Central City Parking Restrictions Committee

27 November 2023

CENTRAL CITY PARKING RESTRICTIONS COMMITTEE - Terms of Reference Ngā Ārahina Mahinga

Membership	Deputy Mayor Central Ward Councillor Head of Transport & Waste Management Manager Operations (Transport)
Quorum	Three members
Meeting Cycle	Ad hoc
Reports To	Council

Delegate the following responsibilities, duties, and powers to the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee:

Any reference to a clause in these delegations refers to a clause in the Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2017 or any substituted bylaw.

Delegation

With respect to that area of the Central Business District of Christchurch shown on Plan A (inclusive both sides of the street marking the boundary), and whether it relates to “on-street” or “off-street”, under clause 7

· Prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles, or any class of vehicles, on any road; or

· Limiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on any road to any class of vehicles.

· Prescribing any conditions under clause 7.

· Designating an area to be a zone parking area and the restrictions that apply in that zone parking area (“zone parking controls”); and

· Reserving any area of land or any road or any part of a road or any building or any part of a building to be a parking place or transport station, subject to restrictions; and

· Specifying the vehicles or classes of vehicle that can use or must not use a parking place or transport station or zone parking area; and

· Prescribing the restrictions that apply including (without limitation) the times, manner and other conditions for the parking of vehicles or classes of vehicles in a parking place or transport station or zone parking area.

· Making provision for the efficient management and control of a parking place or transport station or zone parking area.

With respect to that area of the Central Business District of Christchurch shown on Plan A (inclusive of both sides of the street marking the boundary), and whether it relates to “on-street” or “off-street”, under clause 10

· Reserving any specified parking place or places as

(a) residents’ exemption parking area for the use of persons who reside in the vicinity.

· Prescribing –

(a) any fees to be paid annually or in any other specified manner, for the use of a residents’ parking area or a residents’ exemption parking area; and

(b) the manner by which any such fees may be paid for the use of a residents’ parking area or a residents’ exemption area; and

(c) which parking, stopping and standing restrictions permit holders are exempt from within a residents’ exemption parking area.

· Allowing motor vehicles to stop, stand, or park in that part of the road in contravention of clause 11(1) or 11 (2).

Plan A:

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Central City Parking Restrictions Committee

Open Minutes

Date: Tuesday 29 August 2023

Time: 8.30am

Venue: Committee Room 2, Level 2, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

Present

Chairperson

Members

Councillor Jake McLellan

Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter

Lynette Ellis

Stephen Wright

Principal Advisor

Steffan Thomas

Head of Technical Services & Design

Tel: 941 6255

Ann Fitzgerald

Democratic Services Advisor

941 5989

Ann.Fitzgerald@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B Reports for Information

Part C Decisions Under Delegation

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Committee Decision

There were no apologies received.

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

Committee member Stephen Wright joined the meeting at 8.32am.

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

Part C

Committee Recommendation

That the minutes of the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee meeting held on Monday, 7 August 2023 be confirmed.

Deputy Mayor/Member Ellis Carried

4. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

There were no deputations by appointment.

5. Worcester Street between Cathedral Square and Oxford Terrace- removal of Motorcycle Park

Committee Decision

Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee:

1. Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to parking or stopping restrictions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolution 2 below.

2. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south side of Worcester Street, commencing at a point, which is in line with the eastern legal road boundary of Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 68 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.

3. Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Deputy Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

The meeting concluded at 8.34am

CONFIRMED THIS 27th DAY OF November 2023

Councillor Jake McLellan

Chairperson

Central City Parking Restrictions Committee

27 November 2023

5. Proposed Motorcycle Park - 29 Walker Street
Reference Te Tohutoro:	23/1452255
Report of Te Pou Matua:	Michael Thomson, Transport Engineer michael.thomson@ccc.govt.nz
Senior Leader Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, Acting General Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Regulatory Services, mary.richardson@ccc.govt.nz

1. Purpose of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a motorcycle park to be provided in the unrestricted parking space adjacent to 29 Walker Street.

1.2 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 by the low level of impact and low number of people affected by the recommended decision.

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

1.4 The recommended option is to approve the designated motorcycle park, as detailed in Attachment A.

2. Officer Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee:

1. Approves that in accordance with Clause 6 (2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, any previous resolutions pertaining to parking or stopping restrictions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking restriction described in recommendation 2 below, be revoked.

2. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking be reserved for motorcycles and mopeds only on the north side of Walker Street, commencing at a point 143 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of five metres. This parking restriction is to apply at any time.

3. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 Council staff received a request from a local business to investigate providing a designated motorcycle park in the unrestricted parking space adjacent to 29 Walker Street.

3.2 The number of motorcycle parks in the vicinity is low compared with the locations of other designated motorcycle parking spaces throughout the central city.

3.3 The recommendations in this report will therefore help provide a better balance of spaces for alternative methods of transportation, in this case motorcycles, within the central city.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1 Maintain the status quo –that is - no action.

4.2 The advantages of this option include:

4.2.1 Retains one unrestricted car parking space.

4.3 The disadvantages of the option include:

4.3.1 Limited parking facilities for this specific class of road user are provided in the near vicinity.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 A local business has contacted Council and asked that we investigate providing a dedicated motorcycle park adjacent to 29 Walker Street. The current motorcycle business, with its main frontage onto St Asaph Street is expanding. The business is merging with a motorcycle business located in Sockburn with all business operations now occurring at the St Asaph Street site. As part of this expansion, the business will occupy buildings that extend through to Walker Street. The Walker Street frontage will house the main workshop area.

5.2 Council seeks to provide functional and efficient parking management that uses the available road space to cater to the needs of a range of road users whilst also considering local businesses and residents.

5.3 As part of our investigation into this request we have assessed the number of existing motorcycle parks in the immediate vicinity, refer Attachment B. Currently, there are no motorcycle parking spaces located on Walker Street, and three located within approximately 0.5 kilometres. This area has a lower number of designated motorcycle parking when compared to other locations around the central city. We therefore consider that the request is reasonable and consistent with providing a range of parking options for different road users within the central city.

5.4 The parking space adjacent to 29 Walker Street is currently unrestricted. The proposed motorcycle park will be located directly outside the business that has requested it and will occupy the space of one motor vehicle park.

5.5 On average, six motorcycles /mopeds can be parked in the space of one standard motor vehicle.

Community Views and Preferences

5.6 The proposed motorcycle park will be located directly outside the business that has requested it.

5.7 The adjoining business has no objections.

5.8 The Team Leader Parking Compliance supports the preferred option.

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):

6.3 Transport

6.3.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.3.3 Maintain customer perception of the ease of use of Council on- street parking facilities - >=50% resident satisfaction

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.4 The recommendations in this report are consistent with the Christchurch Central City Parking Policy.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

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

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

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

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.7 This proposal improves accessibility for the specific class of road users, being motorcyclists.

7. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1 Cost to Implement – $500.

7.2 Maintenance/Ongoing costs – Approximately $20 per annum.

7.3 Funding Source – existing Traffic Operations Signs and Markings budget.

8. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

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

8.1 Clause 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 Central City Parking Restrictions Committee has delegated authority from Council to exercise the delegations as set out in Part D of the Register of Delegations. The Committee has delegated authority to approve parking and stopping restrictions within the area described as Plan A of the Register of Delegations.

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.

9. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1 None identified.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A - 29 Walker Street, Proposed Motorcycle Park Location	23/1474907	15
b ⇩	Attachment B - Current Motorcycle Parking Location Plan	23/1771643	16

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

Michael Thomson - Transport Engineer

Sally-Ann Marshall - Traffic Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Steve Guy - Manager City Streets Maintenance

Central City Parking Restrictions Committee

27 November 2023

6. Tour coaches in the West End
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/1702297
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Gemma Dioni, Principal Transportation Engineer, Georgia Greene, Traffic Engineer, Aviva Cui, Engagement Assistant
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee for parking changes in the West End area to provide additional spaces for tour coaches to pick-up and drop-off passengers and to provide short-term parking.

1.2 This report has been written in response to concerns raised by the South Island Bus and Coach Association regarding a need for additional spaces for tour coaches in the West End area of the Central City.

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

1.4 A separate report will be presented to the Waipapa Papanui Innes Central Community Board seeking approval of the restrictions outside of the Central City Plan A area (Rolleston Avenue and Cashel Street west of Montreal Street).

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee:

Cashel Street (east of Montreal Street)

1. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to Passenger Service Vehicles only, for the purposes of setting down or picking up passengers, at any time, on the north side of Cashel Street, commencing at a point 56 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 46 metres.

2. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to Passenger Service Vehicles only, for the purposes of setting down or picking up passengers, between the times of 6am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday, on the north side of Cashel Street, commencing at a point 116 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 32 metres.

3. Approves in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017 and in accordance with Sections 12.4 (8) of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, that a Taxi Stand be installed on the north side of Cashel Street commencing at a point 116 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 32 metres. This restriction is to apply 10:00pm to 6:00am, Monday to Sunday.

4. Approves in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of all vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of five minutes, at any time, on the south side of Cashel Street commencing at a point 98 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 6 metres.

Montreal Street

5. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to Passenger Service Vehicles only, for a maximum period of 120 minutes, on any day on the west side of Montreal Street, commencing at a point 7 metres north of its intersection with Hereford Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 83 metres.

6. Revoke 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 resolutions 1-5 above.

7. Approves that resolutions 1-6, take effect when parking signage that evidence the restriction described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 As a result of the changes to Rolleston Avenue that were installed to support the redevelopment of Christchurch Museum, tour coach stops were removed from Rolleston Avenue and relocated to Hereford Street outside the Arts Centre.

3.2 Staff received feedback following the implementation of the Rolleston Avenue project that additional coach parking was needed in the West End of the Central City to accommodate tour coaches needing to drop off and pick up visitors, and to also park.

3.3 Through discussions with the South Island Bus and Coach Association and Christchurch NZ, multiple locations were identified as suitable spaces and then engaged on. These locations are recommended in this report and will provide additional tour coach stops for tour coaches to either drop off and pickup, or park.

3.4 This proposal (shown in Attachment A) includes:

· Replacing the all-day taxi stand on the north side of Cashel Street with a pick up/drop off coach stop that operates during the day and a taxi stand that operates at night.

· Replacing the P30 coach parking plus a P5 parking space on the north side of Cashel Street to a pick up/drop off coach stop.

· Relocating the P5 on the north side Cashel Street to the south side of Cashel Street.

· Replacing $P120 on Montreal Street with P120 coach parking.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1 Maintain the status quo – Do nothing

4.2 The advantages of this option include:

4.2.1 Retains one paid P120 parking space on Cashel Street and seven paid P120 parking spaces on Montreal Street.

4.2.2 Retains an all-day taxi stand on Cashel Street.

4.3 The disadvantages of this option include:

4.3.1 Does not address the identified issues raised regarding limited tour coach parking or spaces to pick-up and drop-off passengers in the West End of the Central City.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 Currently in the West End of the Central City there are three locations for tour coaches to park (Gloucester Street outside the Art Gallery, Montreal Street outside the Arts Centre, and Cashel Street outside the West End Car Park), and one location for tour coaches to stop to drop off and pick up passengers (Hereford Street outside the Arts Centre).

5.2 The demand for tour coach parking and stops exceeds the current supply.

5.3 The additional tour coach parking and stops proposed will provide a further six spaces for coaches to stop and three for coaches to park (within both the Central City Plan A area and the Waipapa Papanui Innes Central area).

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

5.4.1 Central Ward - Central City Plan A area

6. Community Views and Preferences Ngā mariu ā-Hāpori

Public Consultation Te Tukanga Kōrerorero

6.1 Consultation started on 29 September and ran until 20 October. Affected businesses/organisations were called and a follow up email asking for feedback and offering an in-person meeting was sent to 27 businesses/organisations including Coach and Bus Association, ChristchurchNZ, Environment Canterbury and the Small Passenger Service Association.

6.2 The consultation was also posted on ChristchurchNZ’s newsletter to their ‘destination partners’.

Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga

6.3 Nine businesses/organisations provided feedback on the plan, with six in support, two mixed, and one against.

6.4 Areas within Plan A area and are the subject of this report.

6.4.1 For the changes on Cashel Street between Cambridge Terrace and Montreal Street, opinion was divided. Two submitters agreed with the plans to relocate the P5 car park from in front of the coach park on the northern side of Cashel Street, to make it easier for coaches to drive out of the area. However, one business had mixed views, and another was fully opposed to the proposed coach park adjacent to Westend Stories café, due to noise affecting their business, localised air pollution, and the safety of pedestrians / customers due to blind spots caused by coach buses.

6.4.2 For the changes on the west side of Montreal Street, between Hereford and Worcester Street, three submitters fully supported the proposed P120 coach car parking, emphasising the importance of P120 for drivers to take legally required breaks.

6.5 Areas outside of the Plan A area but included for information.

6.5.1 For the changes on the south side of Cashel Street (adjacent to Rolleston Avenue) - Two submitters fully supported adding coach parking due to its significance as a pick-up/drop-off location for Botanic Gardens and Punting.

6.5.2 For the changes on the east side of Rolleston Avenue (south of Gloucester Street) - two submitters support the pick-up/drop-off coach stop but expressed a need for more coach parking due to the popularity of Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museums.

6.5.3 Staff originally proposed to change P5 parking on Hereford Street (near Rolleston Avenue) to P120 parking. This is no longer proposed due to opposition from the YMCA and Hotel Give as the P5 parking is important for tourist pick up/drop off. The Bus & Coach Association mentioned frequent occupation of P5 parks across the area by other types of vehicles.

6.5.4 Following a meeting with the YMCA, additional P10 parking is proposed on Rolleston Ave, to service the entrance to their new YMCA building (included in the Waipapa Community Board report). A new pedestrian crossing point on Rolleston Avenue outside the YMCA building is being investigated by staff as per YMCA’s request, however this is subject to funding.

6.6 Out-of-scope comments included:

· More coach parking is needed around the city especially around Te Kaha, Te Pa, Parakiore, and Worcester Street in the inner city (3)

· Overnight coach parking closest to the main hotels are in high demand. Drivers normally live in the same hotel with tourists and benefit retail and food operators (3)

· Provide education to other car types of drivers about the coach parking conditions (3)

· Provide an educational wayfinding for tourists to use public toilet (2)

· Provide coach parking map and information in Christchurch city for tourism sector (2)

6.7 These comments have been passed to the Passenger Transport Engineer to investigate further, with the exception of wayfinding, which will be referred to our Urban Design team.

6.8 A full analysis of submissions is available in Attachment B.

7. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

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

7.2 Transport

7.2.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.3.3 Maintain customer perception of the ease of use of Council on- street parking facilities - >=50% resident satisfaction

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

7.3 The recommendations in this report are consistent with the Central City Parking Policy.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

7.4 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.

7.5 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

7.6 The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

7.7 This proposal improves accessibility to the Central City by providing tour coaches with additional opportunities to drop off/pick up visitors and park.

8. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

8.1 Cost to Implement – Approximately $3000 for the installation of new parking signs and new poles only where required.

8.2 Maintenance/Ongoing costs – Approximately $500 per year

8.3 Funding Source – Traffic Operations Signs and Markings budget (2023/24).

9. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

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

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

9.2 The Central City Parking Restrictions Committee has delegated authority from Council to exercise the delegations as set out in Part D of the Register of Delegations. The Committee has delegated authority to approve parking and stopping restrictions within the area described as Plan A of the Register of Delegations.

9.3 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

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

10. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

10.1 Any risk relates to a “do nothing” option. The “do nothing” option results in no benefits as described in Section 5 above.

11. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

11.1 Approval will be sought from the Waipapa Papanui Innes Central Community Board for proposed restrictions outside of the Central City Plan A area.

11.2 If approved, the parking restrictions recommended in this report will be installed.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	West End - Proposed Coach Parking & Stops	23/1833906	23
b ⇩	Engagement Submission Table (Public) - Coach Parking West End	23/1846247	24

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

Gemma Dioni - Principal Advisor Transportation - Safety

Aviva Cui - Engagement Assistant

Georgia Greene - Traffic Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Steve Guy - Manager City Streets Maintenance

Central City Parking Restrictions Committee

27 November 2023

7. Replacement of a redundant bus stop with 60 minutes parking restriction on Moorhouse Avenue near Manchester Street
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/1734596
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Mansour Johari, Passenger Transport Engineer (Mansour.johari@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the replacement of a redundant bus stop at Moorhouse Avenue near Manchester Street with 60 minutes parking restriction.

1.2 This report has been written in response to requests from affected businesses beside the redundant bus stop and Environment Canterbury who have received complaints from customers who have waited at bus stop that is not serviced.

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 Central City Parking Restrictions Committee approves:

1. Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a. That all existing parking and stopping restrictions associated with the bus stop on the north side of Moorhouse Avenue commencing at a point 35 metres east of its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15.5 metres, be revoked, as shown on Attachment A

b. That parking be restricted to 60 minutes on the north side of Moorhouse Avenue commencing at a point 35 metres east of its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15.5 metres, as shown on Attachment A.

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 The redundant bus stop will be replaced with 60 minutes parking restrictions and the shelter will be removed by oOh Media as the asset owner.

3.2 The advantages of this option include:

· Prevents confusion for bus users.

· Reinstates parking spaces that were unnecessarily restricted at all times due to the redundant bus stop.

3.3 The disadvantages of this option include:

· Staff have not identified any specific disadvantage.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1 Option 2: Do nothing option.

· Staff have not identified any specific advantages to retaining the status quo.

· The disadvantages of retaining the status quo are continued confusion for bus users, and less parking availability in the area.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 As the report has been generated in response to requests from affected businesses and Environment Canterbury, and as the bus stop is a redundant bus stop, no consultation has been conducted.

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

5.2.1 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board.

6. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

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

6.2 Transport

6.2.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.3.1 Provide an optimised balance of Council operated parking spaces in the central city - 60-85% average occupancy.

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.3 The recommendations in this report are 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 not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.5 No impact.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.6 No impact.

7. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1 Cost to Implement - Approximately $1500 for the bus stop removal and $500 for investigations and preparation of the report.

7.2 Funding Source - Traffic Operations, Capital Expenditure budget for bus stop removal and installing parking restriction requirements. oOh Media, as the asset owner, pays the shelter removal costs.

7.3 If approved, the recommendations will be implemented during this financial 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 or revoke parking or stopping restrictions by resolution.

8.2 The Committee has delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in Part D of the Register of Delegations. The Committee has delegated authority to approve parking and stopping restrictions within the area described as Plan A of the Register of Delegations.

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 are no other legal implications.

8.5 This report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit.

9. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1 Should the Committee proceed with Option 2, the bus users’ confusion and unnecessary parking restriction will maintain.

10. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

10.1 If the recommendations are approved, staff will contact the contractors to remove the bus box and install the 60 minutes parking restriction requirements.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A: Redundant bus stop - Moorhouse Aveneue	23/1753942	35

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

Mansour Johari - Passenger Transport Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Steve Guy - Manager City Streets Maintenance

Central City Parking Restrictions Committee

27 November 2023

8. Gloucester Street (Montreal Street and Durham St North) - Proposed No Stopping Restriction
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/1778570
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Michael Thomson, Transport Engineer, michael.thomson@ccc.govt.nz
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, General Manager Citizens & Community (Mary.Richardson@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval to remove two existing P120 metered parking spaces on Gloucester Street and install no stopping restrictions.

1.2 This report has been written in reponse to a request from the Parking Operations and Appeals Team following the redevelopment of the adjacent site.

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 by the low level of impact and low number of people affected by the recommended decision.

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

1.5 The recommended option is to install no stopping markings in accordance with Attachment A.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee:

1. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 and as shown on Attachment A:

a. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north side of Gloucester Street from its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 28 metres.

b. That the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes and subject to payment at Parking Meters, (including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of payment) on the north side of Gloucester Street, commencing at a point 28 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 89 metres. This restriction is to apply 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

c. That a Cycle Stand be installed, on the north side of Gloucester Street, commencing at a point 117 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 2.5 metres. This restriction is to apply at any time.

d. That the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes and subject to payment at Parking Meters, (including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of payment) on the north side of Gloucester Street, commencing at a point 132.5 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 45 metres. This restriction is to apply 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

e. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north side of Gloucester Street, commencing at a point 177.5 metres east of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in an easterly direction to its intersection with Durham Street North.

2. Approves that any previously approved resolutions be revoked, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking and stopping restrictions described in recommendation 1 above.

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 Installation of no stopping restrictions in accordance with Attachment A are proposed. This is due to two new vehicle crossings that have been installed as part of the redevelopment of the adjacent site which has effectively removed the two metered parking spaces in front of the properties on Gloucester Street.

3.2 The advantages of the preferred /recommended option are to:

· Reinforce that the vehicle crossings have removed the adjacent parking spaces by extending the no stopping restrictions; and

· Assist the Parking Compliance Team in their appeals process.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

Maintain the status quo – Do nothing.

4.1 There are no advantages of this option.

4.2 The disadvantages of this option include:

4.2.1 Does not address the Parking Compliance Team’s request to assist them in their appeals process.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 The site located on the north-eastern corner of the intersection of Montreal Street and Gloucester Street has been redeveloped with two two-storey residential units with vehicle accesses on Gloucester Street under RMA 2016/2706. Previously, there was only one vehicle access to the site from Montreal Street.

5.2 The new vehicle crossings for the two residential townhouses effectively remove the two adjacent metered parking spaces.

5.3 The Parking Operations and Appeals Team have requested that the Area Traffic Engineer install no stopping restrictions to reinforce that there is no longer parking allowed here, noting that this will provide greater clarity in their appeals process.

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

5.4.1 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central.

Community Views and Preferences

5.5 The request has come from the Parking Operationsand Appeals Team.

5.6 The development by the adjacent property owner with the construction of their vehicle crossings has effectively removed the two metered parking spaces. No other property owners and residents are affected by this recommendation.

6. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe 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):

6.3 Transport

6.3.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.3.3 Maintain customer perception of the ease of use of Council on- street parking facilities - >=50% resident satisfaction

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.4 The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies. It is consistent with the Central City Parking Policy.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.5 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.

6.6 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

6.7 The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.8 This proposal improves accessibility for the property owners to enter and exit their properties unimpeded.

7. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1 Cost to Implement - approximately $100 for the no stopping lines and $1,000 for investigation and preparation of this report. The developer has removed the existing road marking and relocated the parking sign.

7.2 Maintenance/Ongoing costs - to be covered by the area maintenance contract.

7.3 Funding Source - Traffic Operations Team Traffic Signs and Markings budget (2023/24).

Other He mea anō

7.4 Parking meter #3383 generated $2,310.10 from 30/9/2023 to 30/10/2023. Assuming that this parking meter serviced seven parking spaces, the removal of the two metered parking spaces will reduce the Council’s revenue by approximately $7,900annually.

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 or revoke parking or stopping restrictions by resolution.

8.2 The committee has delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in Part D of the Register of Delegations. The committee has delegated authority to approve parking and stopping restrictions within the area described as Plan A of the Register of Delegations.

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 are no other legal implications relevant to this decision in regard to on-street parking or no stopping management.

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.

10. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

10.1 If approved, the recommendations will be implemented within the current financial year (generally around four weeks after the contractor receives the request, but this is subject to other factors such as resourcing and prioritisation beyond Council’s control).

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Gloucester (Montreal St and Durham St North) - tg146872 - For Committee Approval	23/1779342	42

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

Patricia Su - Passenger Transport Engineer

Michael Thomson - Transport Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Steve Guy - Manager City Streets Maintenance