Waipuna

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Agenda

 

 

Notice of Meeting:

An ordinary meeting of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board will be held on:

 

Date:                                    Thursday 13 April 2023

Time:                                   4.30 pm

Venue:                                 Horoeka Room, Rārākau: Riccarton Centre,
199 Clarence Street, Christchurch

 

 

Membership

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Helen Broughton

Marie Pollisco

Sarah Brunton

Henk Buunk

Gamal Fouda

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Andrei Moore

Debbie Mora

Mark Peters

 

 

6 April 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew McLintock

Manager Community Governance Team

941 6231

Matthew.McLintock@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

Note:  The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted.  If you require further information relating to any reports, please contact the person named on the report.
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Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

 


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

Part A           Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B           Reports for Information

Part C           Decisions Under Delegation

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Karakia Tīmatanga................................................................................................... 4 

C          1.        Apologies Ngā Whakapāha.......................................................................... 4

B         2.        Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga........................................... 4

C          3.        Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua.......................... 4

B         4.        Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui.................................................................. 4

B         5.        Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga................................. 4

B         6.        Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga.................................................... 4

B         7.        Correspondence...................................................................................... 13

Staff Reports

C          8.        Safety Improvements: Halswell Junction Road / Hamill Road / Alvaston Drive.. 15

C          9.        Relocation of bus stop 38215 at 59 Amyes Road............................................ 21

C          10.      Kyle Park - Orion easements over reserve - 197 Waterloo Rd.......................... 27

C          11.      Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022-23 Board Projects and Discretionary Response Fund Applications...................................................................... 33

B         12.      Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - April 2023 45  

 

B         13.      Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi............................................................................................................ 102  

Karakia Whakamutunga

 


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

 

Karakia Tīmatanga

Whakataka te hau ki te uru

Whakataka te hau ki te tonga

Kia mākinakina ki uta

Kia mātaratara ki tai

E hī ake ana te atakura

He tio, he huka, he hauhūnga

Tīhei Mauri Ora

Cease the winds from the west
Cease the winds from the south
Let the breeze blow over the land
Let the breeze blow over the ocean
Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air.
A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day.

 

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha  

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant and to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

3.   Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 9 March 2023  be confirmed (refer page 5).

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

A period of up to 30 minutes will be available for people to speak for up to five minutes on any issue that is not the subject of a separate hearings process.

 

4.1

Kennedys Bush Road Visibility

Jeannie Matthews will speak on behalf of Kennedys Bush Road Neighbourhood Association regarding Kennedys Bush Road visibility.

 

 

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Deputations may be heard on a matter or matters covered by a report on this agenda and approved by the Chairperson.

 

There were no deputations by appointment at the time the agenda was prepared.

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There were no petitions received at the time the agenda was prepared.


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

Unconfirmed

 

 

Waipuna

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Thursday 9 March 2023

Time:                                   4.30 pm

Venue:                                 Horoeka Room, Rārākau: Riccarton Centre,
199 Clarence Street, Christchurch

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Helen Broughton

Marie Pollisco

Sarah Brunton

Henk Buunk

Gamal Fouda

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Andrei Moore

Debbie Mora

Mark Peters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew Pratt

Manager Community Governance, Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton

941 5428

matthew.pratt@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

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Part A           Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B           Reports for Information

Part C           Decisions Under Delegation

 

 

Karakia Tīmatanga: Led by Tyla Harrison-Hunt  

 

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Decision

There were no apologies.

 

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

 

3.   Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00008

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 9 February 2023 be confirmed.

Mark Peters/Gamal Fouda                                                                                                                                     Carried

 

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Pedestrian safety in the vicinity of Knights Stream School

Greta Hurford and Maddie Melse, Knights Stream School students, addressed the Board regarding pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the school and showed an online video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YSwHjYjeEw) made by the school students.

The students are concerned about traffic exceeding the posted speed limit at the Whincops Road roundabout, making it difficult for cyclists and for pedestrians to cross the road safely.

Although there are pedestrian refuges on Halswell Junction Road, owing to the speed of the traffic and the width of the road it is difficult to cross there and the pedestrian refuges are not ideally located for easy access to the school.

The students suggested that traffic calming measures such as speed humps could be utilised on Whincops Road to slow traffic, a crossing facility away from the roundabout would make it easier to cross the road and a cycle lane could be added to make it safer for cyclists.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Greta Hurford and Maddie Melse for their presentation.

 

4.2      Local Government reform

David Hawke, Secretary, and John Bennett, Chairperson, presented on behalf of the Halswell Residents' Association regarding its submission on Local Government reform.

Relevant themes that the Association is concerned about are voter turnout, a deliberative democracy and use of expertise outside of the Council.

The Association considers that the low voter turnout is due to the local government system being hard to understand and residents' view that representatives do not listen to them. The Association further considers that participatory democracy will only replicate the current deficiencies in the current system unless there is a will to make it work which may include recompense for participants. The Association notes that there is a delicate balance to be achieved in recognising the expertise of Council staff and those outside of the Council.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Hawke and Mr Bennett for their presentation.

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

6.1

Alan Jackson, local resident, presented a petition with 30 signatures requesting for the remediation and ongoing maintenance or removal of Silver Birch trees from Rempstone Drive, Halswell.

 

The prayer of the petition states:

We, the undersigned, agree to fully support the neighbourhood request for the remediation and ongoing maintenance or removal of ten Silver Birch trees on Rempstone Drive from Vanderbilt Place to Archduke Lane.

 

Mr Jackson showed a series of photographs of the trees on Rempstone Drive and indicated that residents are concerned about the height and the seeding of the trees, noting that these seeds accumulate on properties and in gutters and can block drains affecting stormwater flow. Mr Jackson noted that Silver Birches seem to no longer used by the Council for planting on street berms. The residents consider that they are unsuitable and are therefore seeking that the trees be subject to remediation and ongoing maintenance or removal.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Jackson for his presentation.

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00009

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the petition tabled by Mr Alan Jackson, seeking the remediation and ongoing maintenance or removal of Silver Birch trees on Rempstone Drive from Vanderbilt Place to Archduke Lane.

2.         Refers the issues raised in the petition to staff for urgent investigation and advice.

Helen Broughton/Marie Pollisco                                                                                                                         Carried

 

Attachments

a       Petition - Rempstone Drive Silver Birch Trees 

b      Photos - Rempstone Drive Silver Birch Trees   

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

 

5.1      Knights Stream School Area Improvements Report

David Hawke, Secretary, and John Bennett, Chairperson, presented on behalf of the Halswell Residents' Association regarding the Knights Stream School Area Improvements Report (Item 8 of these minutes refer).

The Association made a submission in response to the consultation on Knights Stream School Area Improvements and requested that modal filters be installed at the Quaifes Road end of Whincops Road to prevent motor vehicle access whilst allowing pedestrian and cyclists to pass. The Association noted that Whincops Road is heavily used by vehicles travelling from Selwyn District towards the city and the installation of modal filters would ensure Whincops Road would operate as a purely local road.

The Association considers that any safety measures should not only make the road safer but should also increase the perception of safety.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Hawke and Mr Bennett for their presentation.

 

 

8.   Knights Stream School Area Improvements

 

Staff in attendance spoke to the accompanying report.

The Board also took into consideration the deputation from the Halswell Residents' Association (Item 5.1 of these minutes refers).

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board pursuant to Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, approves:

1.         Raised platforms in the approach lanes and pavement markings at the Richmond Avenue / Whincops Road / Caulfield Avenue intersection, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

2.         Speed cushions across both lanes of Whincops Road, south west of the Whincops Road / Ishwar Ganda Boulevard intersection, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

3.         Speed cushions across both lanes of Whincops Road, north east of the Quaifes Road / Whincops Road / Marshs Road intersection, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

4.         Kerb extension on the northern side of Halswell Junction Road approximately 100 metres west of its intersection with Albert Wills Avenue, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

 

 

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00010

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board pursuant to Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, approves:

1.         Raised platforms in the approach lanes and pavement markings at the Richmond Avenue / Whincops Road / Caulfield Avenue intersection, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

2.         Speed cushions across both lanes of Whincops Road, south west of the Whincops Road / Ishwar Ganda Boulevard intersection, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

3.         Speed cushions across both lanes of Whincops Road, north east of the Quaifes Road / Whincops Road / Marshs Road intersection, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

4.         Kerb extension on the northern side of Halswell Junction Road approximately 100 metres west of its intersection with Albert Wills Avenue, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

5.         Requests staff provide advice on the future projected levels of traffic in the wider south Halswell area and the potential benefits of measures such as the possible installation of Modal Filters or roundabout at the Quaifes Road end of Whincops Road.

Andrei Moore/Henk Buunk                                                                                                                                    Carried

 

Sarah Brunton requested that her abstention from the vote on clause 5 of the resolution be recorded.

 

 

 

7.   Easement (Kiosk) - Nga Puna Wai (189 Wigram Road)

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00011 (Original Officer recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Subject to the consent of the Minister of Conservation, approves under Section 48 of the Reserves Act 1977, the granting of an electricity easement in gross to Orion New Zealand Limited, to convey electricity as defined in the easement plan referred in clause 5.3 of the report on the meeting agenda

a)    Area BB SO 538085 (as-built plan) comprised in Lot 5 Deposited Plan 73928.

2.         Recommends that the Chief Executive, using the Council’s delegated authority from the Minister of Conservation, consents to grant the easement in 1 above.

3.         Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy with the consent of the Minister of Conservation to finalise documentation and implement the easement.

Mark Peters/Gamal Fouda                                                                                                                                     Carried

 

 

10. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Discretionary Response Fund 2022-23 Applications - Halswell United Association Football Club Incorporated and Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Assn (Kidsfirst) - McKenzie (34)

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00012 (Original Officer recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Approves a grant of $5,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell United Association Football Club Incorporated towards the Halswell United E-Sports project.

2.         Approves a grant of $1,800 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Assn (Kidsfirst) - McKenzie (34) towards the outdoor sun safe area project.

Gamal Fouda/Tyla Harrison-Hunt                                                                                                                      Carried

 

9.   Waterloo Road Improvements - Pavement markings

 

Community Board Decided HHRB/2023/00013 (Original Officer recommendations accepted without change)

Part A

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board recommends to the Council:

1.         That the pathway on the north side of Waterloo Road, commencing at its intersection with Hei Hei Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 394 metres be resolved as a bi-directional shared pedestrian/cycle pathway in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act – Traffic Control Devices Rule: 2004, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

2.         That the pathway on the south side of Waterloo Road, commencing at its intersection with Smarts Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 295 metres be resolved as a bi-directional shared pedestrian/cycle pathway in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act – Traffic Control Devices Rule: 2004, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

3.         That a special vehicle (cycle) lane be installed on the north side of Waterloo Road for eastbound cyclists only, from the intersection of Carmen Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 105 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

4.         That a special vehicle (cycle) lane be installed on the south side of Waterloo Road for westbound cyclists only, from the intersection of Carmen Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 177 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

Mark Peters/Debbie Mora                                                                                                                                      Carried

Henk Buunk requested that his vote against the resolution be recorded.

 

 

11. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - March 2023

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00014 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change)

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report for March 2023.

Andrei Moore/Mark Peters                                                                                                                                     Carried

 

 

12. Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi

 

Part B

Members exchanged information on the following topics:

·    There was ongoing local concern regarding the safety of Milns Road and William Brittan Avenue intersection.

·    There is continued concern about intensification proposals.

·    A member spoke about their involvement in community issues.

·    It was noted there was a recent protest at the Council by young people as part of School for Climate movement.

·    It was noted that Unity Week will commence from 15 March to 21 March 2023.

·    Residents in Denise Crescent, Hornby are concerned about the residential/industrial interface.

·    It was noted that the Amyes, Springs and Awatea Roads upgrade has been moved forward in the Draft Annual Plan which will soon open for submissions.

·    There are concerns about antisocial road use in the business area on Edmonton Road, Hornby and there has been police involvement in this.

·    It was noted that the renewal of Bradshaw Terrace is on the Christchurch Regeneration Acceleration Fund Programme.

·    There was discussion on excess water charges and the upcoming consultation as part of the Annual Plan process regarding the daily limit for charges to apply.

 

Attachments

a       Photo - School for Climate movement protest 

b      Photo - Unity Week   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.1   Condition of Former Addington Sale Yards and Riccarton Baptist Church sites

There was a discussion about the overgrown condition of the former Addington saleyards area and the dumping of rubbish on this site as well as the site of the Riccarton Baptist Church.

Members agreed to request staff advice regarding the tidying of these areas.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board requests staff advice:

1.         On the overgrown condition of the former Addington saleyards site (25 Deans Avenue) and any measures that can be undertaken to address this.

2.         On the rubbish and other material that is apparently being dumped on the former Addington saleyards site  (25 Deans Avenue)  and the Riccarton Baptist (Church site 80 Rattray Street) and any measures that can be undertaken to address this.

 

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga: Led by Tyla Harrison-Hunt

 

Meeting concluded at 7.05pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 13TH DAY OF APRIL 2023

 

Helen Broughton

Chairperson


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

 

7.     Correspondence

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/503602

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Faye Collins, Community Board Advisor
faye.collins@ccc.govt.nz

General Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

Correspondence has been received from:

Name

Subject

Greater Hornby Residents' Association

Summer with your neighbours events

 

2.   Staff Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the correspondence from the Greater Hornby Residents' Association acknowledging the Board's support of its recent Summer with your neighbours events.

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Correspondence - Greater Hornby Residents' Association

23/503637

14

 

 


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Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

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8.     Safety Improvements: Halswell Junction Road / Hamill Road / Alvaston Drive

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/235007

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Gautham Praburam, Traffic Engineer
Gautham.praburam@ccc.govt.nz

General Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Nature of Decision or Issue and Report Origin

1.1       The purpose of this report is for the Waipuna Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board to approve the proposed safety improvements at the Halswell Junction Road / Hamill Road / Alvaston Drive intersection.

1.2       This report has been written in response to concerns raised by the residents of 16 Bargrove Close and the surrounding community of Halswell in general.

1.3       The decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined through consideration of the various assessment criteria in the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy Worksheet.

1.4       The community engagement and consultation outlined in this report reflect the assessment.

1.5       The recommended option is to remove a lane on both of the Halswell Junction Road approaches to the roundabout thereby creating a single lane entry on all approaches and through the roundabout in accordance with Attachment A. This option also includes some associated pavement markings and flexi posts which are also detailed in Attachment A.

 

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board pursuant to Section 334 of the Local Government Act 1974:

1.         Approves the scheme design as detailed on plan TG144342 in Attachment A to the agenda report.

 

3.   Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1       The Halswell Junction Road / Hamill Road / Alvaston Drive is a dual lane roundabout with two approach lanes on both legs of Halswell Junction Road.  There are single lane approaches on Hamill Road and Alvaston Drive.

3.2       Concerns regarding driver behaviour at this roundabout was raised by the nearby residents and the Halswell Community in general.

3.3       There is evidence in the crash data and through reports from residents that vehicles have lost control when passing through the roundabout and on more than one occasion have collided with the fence of a nearby residential property.

3.4       The preferred option will provide more deflection for vehicles as they approach the roundabout thereby helping to control vehicle speeds and improving road safety around this location.

3.5       The recommendations in this report will help to achieve the desired community outcome of a well-connected and accessible city through improved road safety.

 

4.   Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

Maintain the status quo.

4.1       The advantages of this option include:

4.1.1   There is no cost to Council.

4.2       The disadvantages of the option include:

4.2.1   Does not address the concerns raised by the nearby residents and does not support safer outcomes for all road users in the Halswell community.

5.   Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1       Improving safety on local roads in Christchurch is a priority for CCC and is also a national priority under the principles and guidance of the Road to Zero - New Zealand’s road safety strategy for 2020-2030. Providing safe infrastructure is not only a key to ensure people get to where they are going safely regardless of how they are travelling and but also to create a safe living environment for the adjoining local community.

5.2       Under the Waka Kotahi One Network Framework Classification, Halswell Junction Road is an urban connector, serving as a route for people travelling to and from the Halswell suburb. It has a posted speed limit of 50km/h. Alvaston Drive has a posted speed limit of 50km/h currently and Hamill Road has a 40km/h speed limit.

5.3       The Halswell Junction Road / Hamill Road / Alvaston Drive roundabout is a dual lane roundabout with two approach lanes on both legs of Halswell Junction Road. Vehicles were observed travelling at inappropriate speeds while traversing this roundabout.

5.4       The Waka Kotahi Crash Analysis System (CAS) was used to gain an understanding of any underlying safety issues at the intersection. There were 8 crashes recorded within 50m of this intersection since 2013. Two of them resulted in minor injuries and were a result of loss of control.

5.5       One crash involved a cyclist hit by a driver who failed to see the cyclist riding through the roundabout.

5.6       Five of the eight recorded crashes involved a driver losing control.  Three of the five crashes involved drivers losing control and as a result the driver has collided with the fence of the corner residential property. The fourth loss of control crash resulted in a driver hitting the pedestrian hold rails in the central island, and the fifth crash involved a driver turning left from Halswell Junction Road into Alvaston Drive.

5.7       Two crashes involved drivers changing lanes which has resulted in collision.  One crash occurred in the roundabout when a driver travelling southbound moved from the left lane to the right and a driver exiting Alvaston Drive failed to notice the driver in the roundabout. The second crash involved two vehicles travelling through the roundabout and one being side swiped by a driver changing lanes.

5.8       The recommended option involves removing an approach lane from the two existing approach lanes on both legs of Halswell Junction Road, which would result in a single lane entry on each approach and through the roundabout.  Flexi posts are also proposed along the western edge of the approach lane along the northbound approach to ensure drivers are approaching the roundabout closer to the central island thereby increasing the deflection through the roundabout. 

5.9       The proposed measures will address the two themes identified in the crash data:

5.9.1   Crashes due to loss of control: This will be through the reduction in lanes and changing the approach angle to lower the speed of vehicles travelling through the intersection.

5.9.2   Crashes as a result of lane changing: This will no longer be possible as there will only be single lanes.

5.10    Traffic Modelling was undertaken using SIDRA software to understand the impacts on traffic flow and efficiency due to this lane reduction. The results showed that the potential increase in average delays and queue lengths would be very minimal with the current traffic volumes (recorded in September 2022). Also, increasing the traffic volumes by 50% did not have a major impact.

5.11    Approval is required by the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board.

5.12    If approved, the recommendations will be implemented within the current financial year.

Community Views and Preferences Ngā mariu ā-Hāpori

5.13    An email inviting feedback was sent to key stakeholders, including the Halswell Community Project, Halswell Residents’ Association and Environment Canterbury.

5.14    Letters were sent to the 18 most affected residents, outlining the project and inviting them to provide feedback if any.

5.15    Feedback was received from Spokes Canterbury supporting the proposal. They also asked about using the shoulder space that is planned to be delineated with flexi posts as a cycle lane. This is not possible as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s latest Cycling Network guidance recommends that cycle lanes and road shoulders should be terminated 30 metres prior to the entry of the roundabout. Spokes Canterbury were notified regarding this and the potential safety hazards for cyclists if they use the shoulder instead of the traffic lane in this location.

5.16    Feedback was also received from a resident near the Alvaston Drive / Patterson Terrace. They supported the current proposal but also asked if anything could be done to control speeds in the Alvaston Drive / Patterson Terrace intersection also. This intersection is not within the scope of this project. However, speed limits are planned to be reduced along Alvaston Drive and Patterson Terrace as part of the Safe Speed Neighbourhood Programme. The resident has been informed regarding this.

6.   Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic Alignment Te Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1       Council’s strategic priorities have been considered in formulating the recommendations in this report, however this area of work is not specifically covered by an identified priority.

6.2       This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.2.1   Activity: Transport

·     Level of Service: 10.0.6.1 Reduce the number of death and serious injury crashes on the local road network  - <=100 crashes.

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.3       The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.4       The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.5       The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.6       The effects of this proposal upon Mana Whenua are expected to be insignificant.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.7       This proposal does not have any significant effect upon carbon emissions and Climate Change.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.8       This proposal does not have any specific effect on accessibility for pedestrians. It is intended to improve safety for road users travelling through this location and also for the nearby residents.

7.   Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1       Cost to Implement - approximately $40,000 for the installation.

7.2       Maintenance/Ongoing costs - Included under existing maintenance contracts.

7.3       Funding Source – Traffic Operations Minor Safety Interventions programme.

8.   Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1       Part 1, Clauses 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to install parking restrictions by resolution.

8.2       The Community Boards have delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations.  The list of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolution of traffic control devices.

8.3       The installation of any signs and/or markings associated with traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.4       There is no other legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.

8.5       This specific report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit however the report has been written using a general approach previously approved of by the Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent with the policy and legislative framework outlined in sections 8.1 – 8.3.

9.   Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1       None identified.

 

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Proposed Intersection Improvements: Halswell Junction Road / Hamill Road / Alvaston Drive

23/263090

20

 

 

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Gautham Praburam - Traffic Engineer

Gemma Dioni - Senior Transportation Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Stephen Wright - Manager Operations (Transport)

Lynette Ellis - Head of Transport & Waste Management

 

 


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 



Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

 

9.     Relocation of bus stop 38215 at 59 Amyes Road

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/247828

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Sarah Thorne, Principal Advisor Public Transport Infrastructure, (Sarah.Thorne@ccc.govt.nz)

General Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Nature of Decision or Issue and Report Origin

1.1       This report is staff generated in response to a new resource consent approval for 59 Amyes Road to redevelop the site. A new driveway will be constructed where the existing bus stop 38215 and seat is located.

1.2       The existing bus stop is proposed to be relocated to start at the western side of the new driveway. The current bus stop is unmarked and it is also proposed that the bus stop is marked to improve passenger accessibility as well as the operational performance of the bus stop. The back of the marked bus stop will extend over the driveway to 57A Amyes Road however, the back door of the bus will coincide with the kerb and not the vehicle crossing.

1.3       The decision in this report is of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.  The level of significance was determined by considering the criteria set out in the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board approve:

1.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 and as shown on Attachment A (Plan TG135669, Issue 1, dated 13/9/2022):

a.         That a bus stop be installed on the northern side of Amyes Road commencing at a point 294.5 metres west of its intersection with Trevor Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres. 

b.         That the stopping of vehicles is prohibited at all times on the northern side of Amyes Road commencing at a point 308.5 metres west of its intersection with Trevor Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 12 metres.    

2.         That any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in 1. are revoked.

3.         That these resolutions take effect when the traffic control devices that evidence the restrictions described in 1. and 2. are in place (or removed, in the case of revocations).

 

3.   Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1       The relocation of the bus stop is required due to the changes to the vehicle access to 59 Amyes Road. The developer is aware of this and had contacted staff during their resource consent process to determine what is required to relocate the bus stop and seat.

3.2       The advantages of this option include:

·        The bus stop is not located over a multi-unit residential driveway, reducing the risk of conflict between a stopped bus and vehicles accessing their driveway;

·        Increase the visibility and legibility of public transport; and

·        Adherence to the recommended bus stop length improves passenger accessibility as buses have sufficient space to straighten and stop parallel to the kerb. 

3.3       The disadvantages of this option include:

·        Re-allocation of on-street parking provision in order for the bus stop to adhere to the recommended bus stop length.

·        When a bus is using the bus stop, it will be obstructing the driveway to 57A Amyes Road. However, in practice with the bus stop remaining in its current location, the bus will likely be stopped prior to the new driveway to 59 Amyes Road and be obstructing the driveway to 57A Amyes Road.

 

4.   Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1       Option 2 – Do nothing and the existing bus stop remain as is and the seat will be relocated.

5.   Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1       All bus stops are planned and implemented in accordance with the Christchurch Bus Stop Guidelines (2009) and the Christchurch City Council’s Construction Standard Specifications (2018).

Public Consultation Te Tukanga Kōrerorero

5.2       Consultation with the adjacent property owners, ECan and the bus service operator regarding the relocation of the bus stop were undertaken. The consultation period for the proposed bus stop changes occurred from 25 November 2022 to 9 December 2023. The consultation catchment area is shown in Figure 1. Letters were posted to the affected properties (both tenants and owners) in the consultation catchment area.

Figure 1: Bus stop 38215 on Amyes Road – consultation catchment area

5.3       One resident/property owner responded and strongly objected to the proposal. The resident advised that the bus stop will significantly impact their access as well as will have a significant impact on their mental health and their privacy will not be protected. Both ECan and the operator of route 125 supported the proposal.

5.4       The bus stop is serviced by the route 125 bus line. The 125 bus line operates to a 30 min scheduled frequency, connecting Redwood and Westlake & Halswell.

5.5       Recent passenger boarding numbers indicate 0 to 1 passengers boarding the bus stop beside 59 Amyes Road each day. However, there is around 6 passengers boarding the paired bus stop 38227 opposite. Assuming that the passengers are boarding and alighting in the same area, there will be 6 passengers alighting at bus stop 38215. The length of time a bus is stopped for passengers to alight is shorter than for passengers to board.

5.6       The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

5.6.1   Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board.

6.   Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1       Council’s Strategic Framework is a key consideration in guiding the recommendations in this report. The recommendations in this report help achieve the:

·    Community outcome of a well-connected and accessible city promoting active and public transport, and

·    Strategic priorities of meeting the challenge of climate change through every means available.

6.2       This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.2.1   Activity: Transport

·     Level of Service: 10.4.1 More people are choosing to travel by bus - >=13.1 million people

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.3       The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.4       The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.5       The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.6       Greater investment in public transport provides a more attractive mode choice that reduces reliance on high-emission, single occupant vehicles.

6.7       Enhancing our bus service to become more reliable, with more frequent and efficient trips, will encourage more people to shift modes.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.8       Improvements to the overall length of the bus stop, including the no stopping restrictions will provide buses the necessary space to pull into the stop, stopping parallel and close to the kerb, and to safely pull out of the stop to merge into the traffic lane.

6.9       Tactile ground surface indicators provide visual and sensory information about the road environment. They assist people with vision impairment to access the bus from the adjoining footpath by directing people to where the front door of the bus will be and warning people of the kerb and potential hazard beyond. We are intending to install tactile pavers at all bus stops which have 5 or more passenger boarding per day, at bus stops where there is a seat or shelter or in areas with lots of pedestrian activity. This criteria was determined after consultation with Blind Low Vision NZ.

7.   Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1       Cost to Implement - $1,000 for the preparation of the report. As the relocation of the bus stop is associated with the development, the developer pays for the physical cost to move the bus stop and its associated infrastructure. The developer is aware of this and has agreed to do so.

7.2       Maintenance/Ongoing costs - Transport Unit Operational Expenditure budgets, includes maintenance of bus stop infrastructure, which adds up to approximately $390 annually.

7.3       Funding Source - Traffic Operations, Capital Expenditure budget for bus stop installations, plus existing staff budgets.

Other He mea anō

7.4       If approved, the recommendations will be implemented as part of the site development which is due to be completed by later this year.

8.   Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1       Part 1, Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to install stopping, standing and parking restrictions by resolution.

8.2       The Community Board have delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations. The list of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolution of stopping, standing and parking restrictions, traffic islands and traffic restraints, and traffic control devices.

8.3       The legal consideration is that the installation of any signs and/or markings associated with traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.4       There is no other legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.

8.5       This specific report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit however the report has been written using a general approach previously approved of by the Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent with the policy and legislative framework outlined in sections 8.1 – 8.3.

9.   Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1       Should the Community Board proceed with Option 2 – Do nothing, the bus stop will be located across a multi-residential unit driveway, which increases the risk of conflict between a stopped bus and vehicles accessing the driveway. However, in practice, the bus driver will likely stop the bus just before the driveway to 59 Amyes Road and obstruct the driveway to 57A Amyes Road.

9.2       In addition, the bus stop will also not be marked which may affect passenger accessibility to the buses as well as affecting the operational performance of the buses that use the bus stop if there were vehicles parked in close proximity. With no investment in improving public transport facilities to the community, it will be difficult to increase public transport patronage.

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Bus stop 38215 - 59 Amyes Road

23/438940

26

 

 

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Sarah Thorne - Principal Advisor Public Transport Infrastructure

Andrew Hensley - Traffic Engineer

Patricia Su - Passenger Transport Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Stephen Wright - Manager Operations (Transport)

 

 


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 



Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

 

10.   Kyle Park - Orion easements over reserve - 197 Waterloo Rd

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/332351

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Elizabeth Hoskins, Property Consultant Elizabeth.Hoskins@ccc.govt.nz

General Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Nature of Decision or Issue and Report Origin

1.1       The purpose of this report is to seek Community Board's approval for easements in gross over 5 street lights and a distribution box in favour of Orion at Kyle Park.

1.2       The existing street lights on Waterloo Road are owned by the Council and electrical cables and electrical infrastructure are owned by Orion. These lights plus a distribution box need to be relocated from the side of  Waterloo Rd and onto the adjoining Kyle Park due to the construction of the new cycleway -  MCR South Express.

1.3       These easements will protect the infrastructure and underground cables on the reserve and     allow access for Orion to maintain or upgrade when needed. These cables service the street lights and the box holds cables and fuses that service connections in the park.

1.4       The decision in this report is of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s

 Significance and Engagement Policy.  The level of significance was determined by considering the impact on local park users and residents.

 

 

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Subject to the consent of the Minister of Conservation, approves pursuant to Section 48 of the Reserves Act 1977, the grant of the easements to Orion over the indicative area in the aerial plans on Page 3 section 5.10 of the report on the meeting agenda (or such area as defined by survey) over Kyle Park legally described as Section 1 SO 542208 on Record of Title  927557

2.         Recommends that the Chief Executive, using the Council’s delegated authority from the Minister of Conservation, consents to the granting of the easements.

3.         Authorises the Property Consultancy Manager, should the easements be granted with the consent of the Minister of Conservation, to finalise documentation to implement the easements.

 

 

 

3.   Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1       To obtain approval to relocate the 5 street lights and distribution box from the road to the reserve and create easements over the infrastructure in favour of Orion.

 

4.   Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1       The alternative is to not create the easements.

4.2       The disadvantages of this outcome would be:

            Orion would not have legal access to its underground cables and distribution box within the reserve for maintenance and upgrading.

4.3       There is no advantage in not creating the easements.

5.   Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1       Orion has existing cabling to 5 street lights and 1 distribution box located on Waterloo Road however they will be on the new MCR South Express cycleway along Waterloo Rd. These need to be relocated back from this cycleway to just inside Kyle Park boundary.

5.2       The cabling will be directly between the road and each individual structure.

5.3       The aerial photos show the new location of each proposed easement housing the street lights, distribution box and underground cabling. They size for each easement vary from 2.4mx 2.0m up to 3.1m x 2.0 m.

5.4       The affected land is Recreation Reserve and subject to the Reserves Act 1977,legally described as Section 1 Survey Office Plan 542208 and Record of Title 927557

5.5       No public consultation was required given the minor nature of the proposal, which is relocating Council owned street lights and one Orion distribution box off the road to the park boundary with no material effect on park users or local residents.

5.6       No compensation will be paid as the relocation of the street lights is due to the new cycleway project impacting on their current location and the need to ensure lighting is maintained for the road, footpath and cycleway.

5.7       Orion will pay all Council’s costs associated with the granting of these easements.

Consent of the Minister of Conservation

5.8       In exercising the consent of the Minister of Conservation, the Council should be satisfied that due procedure has been followed and in this respect the Council should have regard to the following matters:

5.8.1 The land is a reserve and subject to the Reserves Act 1977 – Confirmed

5.8.2 This easement application falls within the purposes specified in Section 48(1) (d)     being an electrical installation.

5.8.3 The provisions of section 48(2) – public notification-was considered not necessary.

5.8.4 Section 4 of the Conservation Act 1987 (this Act shall be interpreted and administered as to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi) meaning that in consenting to transactions under the Reserves Act 1977,consideration is to be given to the requirement or otherwise to consult with iwi. Consultation is not required as outlined in 6.4 and 6.6 below.

 

 

5.9       The decision affects the following Community Board areas:

5.9.1   Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton

5.10    An example showing the short distance to relocate these lights.

 

 

                 Locations of the proposed easements on Waterloo Rd

 

                  

6.   Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1       The creation of these easements fits within the Council’s strategic framework providing community participation opportunities and facilitating safety for park and road users.

6.2       This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.2.1   Activity: Parks and Foreshore

·     Level of Service: 6.3.7.4 Provide community participation opportunities across the parks network-participation. Modern and robust infrastructure and community facilities.

 

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.3       The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies. <enter text>.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.4       The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.5       The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga

6.6       Any consultation with Mana Whenua would have been completed with the cycleway approval process and this report is for infrastructure supporting an already approved process.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.7       Facilitates increased use of cycle transport therefore having a positive impact on climate change by reducing emissions

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.8       There is no impact on accessibility to the reserve.

7.   Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1       Cost to Implement – Within Parks Unit planning budgets and easement costs on-charged to Orion.

7.2       Maintenance/Ongoing costs – No ongoing maintenance costs

7.3       Funding Source – Parks Unit planning budgets.

Other He mea anō

7.4       N/A

8.   Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1       Sections 10 and 48 of Reserves Act 1977

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.2       The legal consideration will be with the preparation of the legal documentation by LSU

9.   Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1       No risks have been identified.

 

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

There are no attachments to this report.

 

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Elizabeth Hoskins - Property Consultant

Approved By

Angus Smith - Manager Property Consultancy

Andrew Rutledge - Head of Parks

 

 


Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

13 April 2023

 

 

11.   Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022-23 Board Projects and Discretionary Response Fund Applications

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/324532

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Helen Miles, Community Recreation Advisor (Helen.Miles@ccc.govt.nz)
Bailey Peterson, Community Development Advisor
(Bailey.Peterson@ccc.govt.nz)
Marie Byrne, Community Development Advisor
(Marie.Byrne@ccc.govt.nz)

General Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1       The purpose of this report is for the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board to consider the additional allocation of funds for the Board projects, listed below, from the 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund.

Project Name

Amount Requested

Amount Recommended

2022/23 Youth Development Fund

$2,000

$2,000

 2022/23 Off the Ground Fund

$2,000

$2,000

 

1.2       It is also to consider five applications for funding from the 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund from the organisations listed below.

Funding Request Number

Organisation

Project Name

Amount Requested

Amount Recommended

00065350

Birthright Canterbury Trust

Social Worker Wages

$19,741

$4,500

00065101

Southern United Hockey Club Incorporated

Training and Equipment  Funding Project

$3,700

$1,500

00065168

Chinese Joyful Club

Senior Group Programme

$2,514

$2,000

00065216

Greater Hornby Residents Association

Youth Community Discos

$600

$600

00065312

Halswell Toy Library Incorporated

Halswell Toy Library Open Day

$400

$400

 

1.3       Additionally, the Community Board requested staff advice on allocating up to $20,000 from the 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund on experts to support the Board’s submission for the Independent Hearings Panel on Plan Change 14.

1.4       There is currently a balance of $82,538 remaining in the fund.

 

 

2.   Staff Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Approves an allocation of $2,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the 2022-23 Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Youth Development Fund.

2.         Approves an allocation of $2,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the 2022-23 to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Off the Ground Fund.

3.         Approves a grant of $4,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Birthright Canterbury Trust toward Social Worker Wages.

4.         Approves a grant of $1,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Southern United Hockey Club Incorporated towards the Training and Equipment Funding Project.

5.         Approves a grant of $2,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Chinese Joyful Club towards the Senior Group Programme.

6.         Approves a grant of $600 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Greater Hornby Residents Association Inc toward Youth Community Discos.

7.         Approves a grant of $400 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Toy Library Incorporated towards the Halswell Toy Library Open Day.

Notes:

a.         The purpose of the Discretionary Response Fund is to assist community groups with emergency or unforeseen situations. Applications will support community-focused projects that contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.

b.         The Community Board has the delegation to resolve to make a grant of up to $20,000 from the Discretionary Response Fund towards the costs of experts to support the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board’s submission on Plan Change 14.

c.         Any decision, however, must be taken within the purpose and criteria of the Discretionary Response Fund, with all practicable options available identified and with sufficient time given for that information to be received and considered.

 

3.   Key Points Ngā Take Matua

Strategic Alignment Te Rautaki Tīaroaro

3.1       The recommendation is strongly aligned to the Strategic Framework and in particular the strategic priority of enabling active and connected communities to won their future.  It will provide for a strong sense of community, safe and healthy communities and celebration of our identity through arts, culture, heritage, sport and recreation. 

Decision Making Authority Te Mana Whakatau

3.2       The Community Board has the delegated authority to determine the allocation of the Discretionary Response Fund for each community in the community board area.

3.3       Allocations must be consistent with any policies, standards or criteria adopted by the Council. The Fund does not cover:

·     Legal challenges or Environment Court challenges against the Council, Council Controlled organisations or Community Board decisions

·     Projects or initiatives that change the scope of a Council project or that will lead to ongoing operational costs to the Council (though Community Boards can recommend to the Council that it consider a grant for this purpose).

Assessment of Significance and Engagement Te Aromatawai Whakahirahira

3.4       The decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.5       The level of significance was determined by the number of people affected and/or with an interest.

3.6       Due to the assessment of low significance, no further community engagement and consultation is required.

Discussion Kōrerorero

3.7       At the time of writing, the balance of the 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund is as below.

Total Budget 2022/23

Granted To Date

Available for allocation

Balance If Staff Recommendation adopted

$242,693

$160,155

$82,538

$69,538

 

3.8       Based on the current Discretionary Response Fund criteria, the applications listed above are eligible for funding.

3.9       The attached Decision Matrices provide detailed information for the applications. This includes organisational details, project details, financial information and a staff assessment.

Youth Development Fund & Off the Ground Fund

3.10    At its meeting on 2 August 2022, the Board resolved to allocate $7,000 to the 2022-23 Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Youth Development Fund and $2,000 to the 2022-23 Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Off the Ground Fund from the 2022-23 Waipuna 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund. 

3.11    At its meeting on 15 December 2022 the Board resolved to allocate an additional $3,000 was allocated to the 2022-23 Youth Development Fund and $2,000 was allocated to the 2022-23 Off the Ground Fund.

3.12    Recent grants from both funds have left a balance of $995 in the 2022-23 Youth Development Fund and $200 in the 2022-23 Off The Ground Fund.

3.13    The Board may wish to consider transferring additional funds from the 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to these funds, in order to have additional funding available under these schemes.

Governance Advice

3.14    On 15 March 2023 members of the Community Board requested:

“…advice to our next community board meeting on the board spending up to $20,000 from the boards discretionary response fund on experts to support the Board’s submission for the Independent Hearings Panel on Plan Change 14.”

3.15    As per paragraph 3.2 above, the Community Board has the delegated authority to determine the allocation of its Discretionary Response Fund. All allocations must be consistent with any policies, standards or criteria adopted by the Council.

3.16    The purpose of the Discretionary Response Fund is to assist community groups with emergency or unforeseen situations. Applications will support community-focused projects that contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.

3.17    Community Boards can grant funds to any group or person for any purpose except for the following:

·     Activities or initiatives where the primary purpose is to promote religious ministry, political objectives or commercial profit-orientated interests

·     Debt servicing or re-financing costs

·     Stock or capital market investment

·     Gambling or prize money

·     Payment of fines or court costs

·     Payment for IRD penalties or retrospective tax payments.

·     Legal challenges against Council, Community Boards, Council-controlled organisations or Environment Court decisions

·     Projects or initiatives that change the scope of a Council project

·     Projects or initiatives that will lead to ongoing operational costs to the Council

3.18    The purpose and criteria of the Discretionary Response Fund can be seen here:

·     Purpose & criteria of Discretionary Response Fund

3.19    Part six, section 77 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires that, in relation to decisions:

(1)        A local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,—

      (a)       seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of

                      the objective of a decision; and

      (b)       assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages.

3.20    In conclusion, the Community Board has the delegated authority to make a grant of up to $20,000 from the Discretionary Response Fund towards the costs of experts to support the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board’s submission on Plan Change 14.  Any decision, however, must be taken within the boundaries as set out above (i.e. within the purpose and criteria of the Discretionary Response Fund, with all practicable options available identified and with sufficient time given for that information to be received and considered).

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Board Projects - 2022-23 Youth Development Fund and 2022-23 Off The Ground Fund

23/416976

38

b

Discretionary Response Fund Application Over $5000 - Birthright Canterbury Trust

23/416982

40

c

Discretionary Response Fund Applications under $5000 - Southern United Hockey Club Incorporated, Chinese Joyful Club, Greater Hornby Residents Association Inc, Halswell Toy Library Incorporated

23/416984

41

 

 

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i)  sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Marie Byrne - Community Development Advisor

Helen Miles - Community Recreation Advisor

Bailey Peterson - Community Development Advisor

Approved By

Matthew Pratt - Community Facilities and Activation Manager

Matthew McLintock - Manager Community Governance Team

John Filsell - Head of Community Support and Partnerships

 

 


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12.   Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - April 2023

Reference / Te Tohutoro:

23/118656

Report of / Te Pou Matua:

Matthew Pratt, Community Governance Manager,
matthew.pratt@ccc.govt.nz

General Manager / Pouwhakarae:

Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

 

 

1.   Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

This report provides the Board with an overview on initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area.

2.   Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report for April 2023.

 

3.   Community Support, Governance and Partnership Activity

3.1       Community Governance Projects

Activity

Detail

Timeline

Strategic Alignment

Community Pride Garden Awards 2023

An awards function to acknowledge Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Pride Garden Award recipients will now be held on Wednesday 17 May 2023.

May 2023

Strengthening Communities Strategy

2023 Community Profiles

The 2023 Community Profiles for each of the three wards have been completed and are now available on the Council's website or by clicking the following links:

Halswell  Hornby  Riccarton

The profiles are compiled by the Community Governance team and provide an overview of demographics, facilities and amenities, community infrastructure and key issues.

Completed

Strengthening Communities Together Strategy

 

Resilient Communities

Summer with your neighbours

Funding was allocated towards 33 Summer with your neighbours events that were held from 22 October 2022 to 31 March 2023.

Benefits of having a gathering, as identified by the participants include meeting and welcoming new neighbours, building connections and being able to catch up with each other.

Completed

Strengthening Communities Together Strategy

 

Resilient Communities

 

Summer with your neighbours event at Talbot Reserve, Halswell

 

Summer with your neighbours Greater Hornby Residents' Association event at

Oakhampton Reserve, Hornby (Photo credit: Jackson Media)

 

 

 

 

 

3.2       Community Funding Summary

3.2.1   For information, a summary is provided on the status of the Board's 2022-23 funding as at March 2023 (refer Attachment A).

3.2.2   Funding Accountability Report

The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton funding accountability report for the 2021-2022 Strengthening Communities Fund is attached (refer Attachment B).

3.2.3   Youth Development Fund – Under authority delegated by the Board the following allocations were made in March 2023:

·    $300 to Ocean Simard towards participating in the Ultimate Frisbee Under 24 training camp to be held in Auckland.

·    $300 to Amber Hill towards participating in the Girls Brigade Awesome Leadership Course to be held in Auckland.

·    $995 to Hillmorton High School on behalf of Keegan Macklin and Holly Brown towards participating in the Vex Robotics World Championships to be held in Texas, USA.

3.2.4   Off the Ground Fund – Under authority delegated by the Board the following allocations were made in March 2023:

·    $400 to Halswell Community Project towards the Adoptee Support Group project.

·    $400 to Andrew Yip towards the Oaklands Primary School Guardians Meet and Greet event.

3.2.5   Summer with your neighbours – The following Summer with your neighbours application has been approved by the Manager Community Governance under authority delegated by the Board, following the decision to extend the application timeframe for the duration of the summer:

·    $75 to Jacqueline Brown towards a neighbourhood BBQ for approximately 25 people. The event is scheduled to be held in March 2023.

 

3.3       Community update

3.3.1   ANZAC Day Services

Local services being held on Tuesday 25 April include:

-      20th Battalion Association Commemoration ANZAC Service, Jane Deans Close, Riccarton, 9am.

-      Halswell ANZAC Service, Halswell Memorial site adjacent to the Halswell Domain, Halswell Road, 9am.

-      Hornby ANZAC Service, War Memorial site in the grounds of Hornby Primary School, 190 Waterloo Road, 9am.

-      UCSA hosted ANZAC Service, Quad between Matariki Building and Puaka-James Hight Building, University Of Canterbury, 10am.

-      Templeton RSA ANZAC Service, 38 Kirk Road, Templeton, 11am.

-      Wigram ANZAC Service, Wigram Air Force Museum, 45 Harvard Avenue, 12noon.

 

 

 

3.3.2   0800 Hornby Covid Support Line

The 0800 Hornby Support Line was initially set up by collaborating agencies in the local community to support households isolating with covid. Hornby organisations are now pleased to be able to continue the 0800 Hornby Support Line and are extending this service to be a general support line.

The 0800 phone line can be freely accessed by anyone in the community, with Hornby organisations providing a listening ear, social connections and a wide range of community based support by calling 0800 407 629.

The organisations involved are Te Whare Awhero, 126 On the Corner, Salvation Army, Citizens Advice Bureau, Greater Hornby Residents’ Association and the Hornby Community Care Centre.

3.3.3   Connect

The Connect event was hosted on 10 March by Oak Community Development Trust, supported by local Community Governance staff. The event was initially scheduled for 26 February but had to be postponed due to weather conditions. The event aims to unite the community and break down any possible barriers, creating a sense of unity and togetherness.

Connect was a great success. Approximately 200-300 people turned up to enjoy the children's activities, food and information. The event had something for everyone, and the highlight was the Crazy bikes which were well-received by the attendees.

  

 

3.3.4   Hello Hornby

The fifth Hello Hornby, Our Community Party in the Park was held on 11 March 2023 at Wycola Park between 12 and 3pm. The event was organised and hosted by the Hello Hornby Community committee and supported by local businesses and the Council.

The weather was great, and there was a steady flow of people throughout the day. The double-decker bus ran every 20 minutes, picking up people in the local area. The event attracted a range of attendees, including families, community groups, and individuals.

The event offered a variety of free activities for families, ranging from archery to bouncy castles. The highlight of the event was the talented tamariki from the Hornby community. The event provided a platform for showcasing the local community's diverse range of talents and skills.

While most activities and offerings were free, local organizations were fundraising, and monies from charity baking/preserves auction went towards supporting local youth. The event allowed the community to come together, have fun, and contribute to a worthy cause.

Overall, the event was a resounding success and provided a fun-filled day for families and individuals while raising funds for local youth. The Hello Hornby Community Committee deserves commendation for their hard work and dedication in organizing this event.

 

    

 

3.3.5   Oak Development Trust Arts and Crafts for Migrant Women

Oak Development Trust is providing migrant women in the Riccarton area with ongoing opportunities to gather in a welcoming and comfortable setting. Following their sewing programme, the organisation has launched arts and crafts sessions on Friday mornings. During the first session, participants created a wreath using ti kouka leaves.

   

 

 

 

3.4       Participation in and Contribution to Decision Making

3.4.1   Council Engagement and Consultation.

·     Ōtautahi Christchurch Urban Forest Plan

Consultation on The Urban Forest Plan was open for feedback from 2 February 2023 until 6 March 2023. 

At its meeting on 15 December 2022 the Board resolved to delegate authority to the Community Board Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson to, in consultation with Board members, consider submission opportunities and decide whether to lodge submissions on behalf of the Board and to approve, finalise, and lodge submissions.

Pursuant to this process a Board submission on The Urban Forest Plan was drafted and lodged by the closing date 6 March 2023 (refer Attachment C).

·     The Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2023

The Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2023 was released for consultation and open for submissions until 26 February 2023.  Pursuant to a delegation from the Board the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, in consultation with Board members, drafted and approved the attached submission (see Attachment D) that was lodged by the closing date.

·     Draft Community Board Plan

Consultation for the Board's Draft Community Board Plan was open for feedback from 8 March 2023 to 26 March 2023. A total of 80 Submissions were received.

·     Draft Annual Plan 2023/24

The Draft Annual Plan 2023/24 was open for feedback between 10 March 2023 and 10 April 2023.

·     Proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change

The Proposed Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (PC14) that addresses

population growth, housing issues has been released for consultation. The plan is open for feedback from 17 March 2023 until 3 May 2023.

The Plan will bring the District Plan in line with the government direction that has been given via the National Policy Statement-Urban Development and the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act to enable more development in the city’s existing urban footprint.

·     Heritage Plan Change

Heritage Plan Change (PC13) provides for eleven new residential heritage areas across the city identified for protection in the District Plan to recognise Ōtautahi Christchurch’s special identity and about 60 buildings, items and building interiors to the Schedule of Significant Historic Heritage.

The plan is open for feedback from 17 March 2023 until 3 May 2023.

·     Start Work Notices – Various Start Work Notices have been sent to the Board throughout the month.  All city-wide start work notices can be found at: https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works.

4.   Advice Provided to the Community Board  

4.1       Christchurch Kart Club update

Staff recently provided a memorandum giving an update on the Christchurch Kart Club (see Attachment E). The Club established its track and facilities at Carrs Reserve, Halswell in the early 1960s and have leased Council land since 1988. The term of this lease arrangement, including rights of renewal, expires on 31 January 2054.

In 2011, land to the southwest of Carrs Reserve was rezoned for residential use (plan change 5) but, due to noise issues, urban development was delayed until the Kart Club ceased motor sport activities on Carrs Reserve. Staff advise that although 11 sites have been investigated since 1995 the search for a relocation site has so far been unsuccessful and residential development remains a non-complying activity within Area 2 of the Awatea Outline Development Plan below. Most of Area 2 has subsequently been developed with the construction of noise barriers around the kart track. An area of land closest to the kart club remains unconsented.

Investigations into two possible alternative sites are currently underway.

 

4.2       Dog signage and regulation in Te Kuru stormwater basin

At its meeting on 9 February 2023 Board members noted that no signage has been erected at Te Kuru restricting access to only dogs on leashes and requested staff advice on signage being erected as soon as possible. Staff have provided a memorandum in response, see Attachment F.

Staff advise that the Council prohibits dogs from an area or requires leashing by specifying the area in the Dog Control Policy. The restriction can then be enforced using the Dog Control Bylaw. Te Kuru is not currently specified in the Council’s Dog Control Policy 2016 so there is no enforceable leashing requirement in place.

To change the policy or add an area, the Dog Control Act 1996 requires the use of the Special Consultative Procedure, which takes time. The policy and bylaw are scheduled for review over 2023-24.   Areas such as Te Kuru will be assessed during the review, and incorporated as appropriate. During the review process, the public (and Boards) will have the opportunity to make a submission.

In the absence of immediate changes to the policy and bylaw, the focus is on education. Informational signs can be installed around Te Kuru to encourage dog walkers to leash their dogs to protect wildlife. These signs need to be distinct from regulatory signs, which are used in areas where leashing is a legal requirement (i.e. in areas specified in the Dog Control Policy). 

Work is underway to develop a signage plan for Te Kuru, and to install informational signs.

 

4.3       Upper Riccarton Library temporary closure

The Upper Riccarton library and café on Main South Road will be closed from Tuesday 11 April until Sunday 30 April as work to replace the bathrooms and upgrade the air conditioning, lighting systems and paintwork takes place. The doors to the learning centre will also be replaced.

The upgrade is part of a rolling programme of renewal work across the libraries network. During the three week closure, reserved items will be made available to collect from

Fendalton Library unless otherwise requested. Items cannot be returned to Upper Riccarton Library during this period, but can be returned to any other library across the city network.

The mobile library will visit Upper Riccarton on Tuesdays 10.30am–11.30am and Fridays 3.30pm – 4.30pm throughout the closure period.

4.4       Hornby Community Patrol

Hornby Community Patrol is a volunteer organisation operating as the “Eyes and Ears” of the community for the Police and citizens. The organisation patrols the areas of Sockburn, Templeton, Prebbleton, Halswell, Broomfield, Hei Hei, Islington, Wigram, Park House and Hornby.

For the Board's information, below are the Hornby Community Patrol statistics for February 2023:

Vehicle related :      56

Special service:           115                  

Graffiti:                  33

Com service hrs:     38

Property damage:          12

People related:      16

Number of 3ws:      126

Schools patrolled :        40

Property related:   39

No. patrol hours:    268

Km’s:                           1635

No. patrols:            29

 

 

 

4.5       Graffiti Snapshot

For the Board’s information, attached is a Graffiti Snapshot, an update on graffiti as of February 2023 (refer Attachment G).

4.6       Customer Service Requests/Hybris Report

For the Board’s information, attached is a copy of the February 2023 Hybris Report (refer Attachment H).

The report provides an overview of the number of Customer Service Requests that have been received, including the types of requests being received and a breakdown of how they are being reported.

 

 

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Funding Update - March 2023

23/435227

55

b

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2021-22 Strengthening Communities Fund End of Project Report

23/423493

59

c

Board Submission - Ōtautahi Christchurch Urban Forest Plan

23/330398

78

d

Board Submission - Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2023

23/330400

86

e

Internal or External Memos Christchurch Kart Club update  March 2023 Report

23/248764

88

f

Update on dog signage and regulation in Te Kuru stormwater basin

23/207290

94

g

Graffiti Snapshot - February 2023

23/328308

99

h

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Hybris Report February 2023

23/353453

101

 

 

 

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Noela Letufuga - Support Officer

Marie Byrne - Community Development Advisor

Faye Collins - Community Board Advisor

Bailey Peterson - Community Development Advisor

Helen Miles - Community Recreation Advisor

Matthew Pratt - Community Facilities and Activation Manager

Approved By

Matthew McLintock - Manager Community Governance Team

John Filsell - Head of Community Support and Partnerships

 

 


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13.   Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi

 

This item provides an opportunity for Board Members to update each other on recent events and/or issues of relevance and interest to the Board.

 

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga

Unuhia, unuhia

Unuhia ki te uru tapu nui

Kia wātea, kia māmā, te ngākau,

Te tinana te wairua i te ara takatā

Koia rā e Rongo, whakairia ake ki runga

Kia tina! TINA! Hui e! TĀIKI E!

Draw on, draw on,
Draw on the supreme sacredness
To clear, to free the heart, the body and the spirit of mankind
Rongo, suspended high above us (i.e. in ‘heaven’)
Draw together! Affirm!