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Waihoro

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Thursday 13 July 2023

Time:                                    4.02 pm

Venue:                                 Boardroom, Beckenham Service Centre,
66 Colombo Street, Beckenham

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Callum Ward

Keir Leslie

Melanie Coker

Will Hall

Roy Kenneally

Tim Lindley

Lee Sampson (via audio visual link)

Tim Scandrett

Sara Templeton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arohanui Grace

Manager Community Governance, Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote

941 6663

Arohanui.Grace@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

To watch the meeting live, or a recording after the meeting date, go to:
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To view copies of Agendas and Minutes, go to:
https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/

 


Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

13 July 2023

 

Part A          Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B          Reports for Information

Part C          Decisions Under Delegation

 

 

Karakia Tīmatanga: All together  

 

Waiata: The Board sang a waiata to open the meeting.

 

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Decision

No apologies were received.

 

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 SCBCC/2023/00051

That the minutes of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 15 June 2023 be confirmed.

Tim Scandrett/Callum Ward                                                                                     Carried

 

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Garden Development in the Community

Narayani Tiwari, Bhagwan Yadav, and Tara Pande, from Support for Development (SFDNZ), community activists with Asian migrants, spoke regarding garden development in the community – possible land access for the development of a community garden and planting trees in accessible areas.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Dr Tiwari, Dr Yadav and Mr Pande for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.          Requests staff investigate if there is red zone land suitable for a garden development in the community, as presented by the group from Support for Development NZ, and contact the group around further steps.

Attachments

a        Item 4.1 Public Forum - Garden Development in the Community presentation  

 

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Duncan Street - Proposed bus stop markings

Sarah Kerr, local resident and regular public transport user, spoke to the Board in support of the proposed bus stop markings on Duncan Street. (Item 8 of these minutes refers).

Ms Kerr outlined why the proposed bus stop markings are important not only for the accessibility for all passengers to board and alight the bus safely, but also for her independence.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Ms Kerr for her presentation.

 

5.2

Duncan Street - Proposed bus stop markings

Jamie Cummings, local resident, presented to the Board against the proposed bus stop markings for Duncan Street. (Item 8 of these minutes refers).

Mr Cummings described to the Board:

·       the traffic movements and peak movements on Duncan Street;

·       off-road parking versus on-road parking in the area;

·       safety concerns if the bus stop markings were in place; and

·       his preferred option, to do nothing.

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

Attachments

a        Item 5.2 Deputation - Jamie Cummings - Duncan Street Proposed Bus Stop Markings presentation  

 

5.3

Duncan Street - Proposed bus stop markings

Lisa Hadfield, local resident, spoke to the Board against the proposed bus stop markings for Duncan Street. (Item 8 of these minutes refers).

Ms Hadfield spoke regarding the camber of the road, believing it to be a contributing factor to the reported incidents and her favoured option is to move the bus stop positions further along the road.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Ms Hadfield for her presentation.

Attachments

a        Item 5.3 - Deputation - Lisa Hadfield - Duncan Street Proposed Bus Stop Markings presentation  

 

8.   Duncan Street - Proposed Bus Stop Markings

 

Staff in attendance spoke to the accompanying report.

The Board also took into consideration the deputations from Ms Kerr, Mr Cummings, and Ms Hadfield (Items 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of these minutes refers).

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00052 (Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board approves:

1.        Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 and as shown on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG142046, Issue 1, 31/05/2022):

Bus Stop 42775 beside 3 and 5 Duncan Street

a.        That the stopping of vehicles is prohibited at all times on the north side of Duncan Street commencing at a point 26 metres east of its intersection with Truro Street, measured from a prolongation of the eastern kerbline, and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 12 metres; 

b.        That a bus box be installed on the north side of Duncan Street commencing at a point 38 metres east of its intersection with Truro Street, measured from a prolongation of the eastern kerbline, and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres;

c.        That the stopping of vehicles is prohibited at all times on the north side of Duncan Street commencing at a point 53 metres east of its intersection with Truro Street, measured from a prolongation of the eastern kerbline, and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of five metres;

Bus Stop 42622 beside 10 Duncan Street

d.        That the stopping of vehicles is prohibited at all times on the south side of Duncan Street commencing at a point 79 metres east of its intersection with Truro Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of five metres;

e.        That a bus box be installed on the south side of Duncan Street commencing at a point 84 metres east of its intersection with Truro Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres; and

f.         That the stopping of vehicles is prohibited at all times on the south side of Duncan Street commencing at a point 99 metres east of its intersection with Truro Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of seven 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 1a to 1f are revoked.

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

Keir Leslie/Melanie Coker                                                                                                Carried

Tim Scandrett abstained from voting on this item.

 

 

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

 

7.   Correspondence

 

Staff Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.        Receive the information in the correspondence report dated 13 July 2023 requesting repairs to Fusilier Street, Hussar Place and Martell Place footpath repairs.

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00053

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.          Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 13 July 2023 requesting repairs to Fusilier Street, Hussar Place and Martell Place footpaths.

2.          Requests staff add Fusilier Street, Hussar Place and Martell Place footpaths to the maintenance schedule.

Tim Scandrett/Callum Ward                                                                                     Carried

 

9.   Sydenham Park- Proposed Lease- Sydenham Rugby Club

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00054 (Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.        Grants a ground lease to Sydenham Rugby Club pursuant to section 54 of the Reserves Act 1977, for a lease period of 33 years, including renewals, for an area of approximately 230 square metres being part of RS 41338-CB125/181 as shown on the plan described as Attachment A in the report on the meeting agenda.

2.        Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy to conclude negotiation and administer the terms and conditions of the lease.

Tim Scandrett/Will Hall                                                                                                          Carried

 

 

10. Former Opawa Children's Library Building - Expression of Interest, Results and Recommendation

 

Staff in attendance spoke to the report.

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.        Receive the report and acknowledge the staff summary and outcomes from the EOI process.

Recommend to Council to:

2.        Approve the immediate demolition of the building and subsequent remediation of the site to its natural state.

3.        Delegate to the Manager Property Consultancy the authority to enter into such contracts and documents as deemed necessary to implement the demolition of the building and remediation of the site.

 

Community Board Resolved

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.          Receive the report.

2.          Request that staff make further attempts to find a new owner for the former Opawa Children’s Library and report back to the Community Board if a viable option is found or in one year, whichever is the sooner.

The division was declared lost by 2 votes to 7 votes the voting being as follows:

For:                              Melanie Coker and Sara Templeton

Against:                    Callum Ward, Keir Leslie, Will Hall, Roy Kenneally, Tim Lindley, Lee Sampson and Tim Scandrett

Sara Templeton/Melanie Coker                                                                                                 Lost

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00055

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.        Receive the report.

2.        Request that staff make further attempts to find a new owner for the former Opawa Children’s Library and report back to the Community Board if a viable option is found or in six months, whichever is the sooner.

Tim Lindley/Keir Leslie                                                                                                            Carried

 

 

11. Revocation of Local Purpose (Road) Reserve 106 Hazeldean Road

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00056 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

Notes that:

a.          On the basis that Lot 4 DP 28940 is no longer required for road reserve purposes and Hazeldean Road is fully formed and

b.          the site is occupied by the adjoining owner and

c.          the adjoining owner has been paying rates on the site

1.        Approves:

a.        The commencement of the revocation of reserve process under Section 24(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 to revoke the reserve classification over Lot 4 DP 28940 subject to:

i.         Public Notification as described by Section 119 of the Reserves Act 1977 (and no sustainable objections being received) and;

ii.        The consent of the Minister of Conservation pursuant to Section 24 of the Reserves Act 1977 being obtained,

b.        Following notification of the revocation that the road reserve classification over Lot 4 DP 28940 will be revoked:

i.         if there are no sustainable objections and;

ii.        The Department of Conservation ratification is obtained.

2.        Delegates to the Property Consultancy Manager the authority to manage and conclude all of the negotiations and transactions required to finalise the revocation process, the subsequent issue of a new fee simple title and transfer of the property to the adjoining owner or

3.          In the event that there are objections or submissions on the reserve revocation proposal, then in accordance with Section 120 of the Reserves Act 1977 the matter will be brought back to the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board for full consideration and for it to send to the Minister of Conservation its recommendation and a summary of all objections and comments received and a statement as to the extent to which they have been allowed or accepted or disallowed or not accepted.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett                                                                                     Carried

 

                                                            

12. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund - Board Projects

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00057 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.        Establishes a 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund of $30,000.

2.        Allocates $4,500 from its 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund towards the costs of the Hoon Hay Fiesta and the Hoon Hay Hoops.

3.        Allocates $3,000 from its 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund towards the 2023-24 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere Heathcote Community Board Off the Ground Fund.

4.        Allocates $7,000 from its 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund towards the 2023-24 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere Heathcote Community Board Youth Development Fund.

Roy Kenneally/Melanie Coker                                                                              Carried

 

13. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - July 2023

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00058 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change)

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.          Receives the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report for July 2023.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett                                                                                     Carried

 

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

Part B

Board members exchanged information on the following:

·       A member has been invited to attend the opening of the Sydenham Indoor Centre.

·       A member attended the Mt Pleasant Community Centre annual general meeting.

·       Members attended the online Urban Forest planting plan briefing.

·       Members will be attending The Addington Food Resilience Hui next week.

·       Some members attended the Opawaho Heathcote River Network focus group recently.

·       A member attended the Sumit Road annual general meeting.

·       A member attended the opening of the John Jamieson Lookout.

·       A member attended a Kainga Ora housing meeting in Rowley.

·       A member advised that they have received positive feedback from residents on Climate Emergency Response Fund projects.

·       A member advised that the Safe Speed Neighbourhoods have been passed by Council.

·       A member has been contacted by a resident about Old Mans Beard.

·       A member advised that Annabelle Hasselman stood down as Chair of the Opawaho Heathcote River Network, the new Chair is Quentin McDonald.

·       A member attended the Somerfield Residents Association meeting.

·       A member attended a site visit – Te Aratai cycleway.

·       A member advised that the Hoon Hay Park basketball court floodlights are not working.

·       A member attended Rowley Avenue Matariki celebrations.

·       A member will attend the Addington Primary Matariki celebration hangi next week.

·       A member advised that the Old Stone House will be connecting in with Heritage Week to host a celebration. Information will be out soon.

·       A member attended Cashmere Primary Schools Matariki celebrations.

·       A member advised that the football pitches are in a terrible condition.

 

14.1       Footpath on McCormacks Bay Road

The Board discussed accessibility issues along part of McCormacks Bay Road, outside the kindergarten and around to Main Road. The Board agreed that it would be good for the local community centre to be accessibly-linked to the Coastal Pathway.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.       Requests that staff investigate extending the sealed footpath along McCormacks Bay Road to Main Road, to link the Community Centre and the Coastal Pathway.

Attachments

a        Item 14.1 - McCormacks Bay Road - footpath  

 

14.2       Coastal Pathway and Redcliffs Medical Centre Traffic

The Board discussed local concern that vehicle access across the Coastal Pathway to the Redcliffs Medical Centre will be dangerous without consideration to appropriate traffic controls in place.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.       Requests staff advice on the proposed traffic management plan for vehicular access from Main Road into Redcliffs Medical Centre carpark, across the Coastal Pathway.

 

14.3       MCR Heathcote Expressway - Opening

The Board noted that the Heathcote Expressway major cycle route is nearing completion, due in September, and that one end of the cycleway is 200 metres from a local school. The Board discussed the possibility of a celebration of the cycleway being held.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.       Requests staff advice on the possibility of a celebration of the opening Heathcote Expressway Cycleway being arranged.

 

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga: All together. 

 

Meeting concluded at 6.12 pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 10th DAY OF AUGUST 2023.

 

Callum Ward

Chairperson