Christchurch City Council

Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Wednesday 4 December 2024

Time:                                   9.31 am

Venue:                                 Council Chambers, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Mayor Phil Mauger

Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter

Councillor Kelly Barber

Councillor Melanie Coker

Councillor Celeste Donovan

Councillor Tyrone Fields

Councillor James Gough

Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Councillor Victoria Henstock – partially via audio/visual link

Councillor Yani Johanson

Councillor Aaron Keown

Councillor Sam MacDonald

Councillor Jake McLellan

Councillor Andrei Moore

Councillor Mark Peters

Councillor Tim Scandrett

Councillor Sara Templeton

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Mary Richardson

Chief Executive

Tel: 941 8999

mary.richardson@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Samantha Kelly

Team Leader Democratic Services Support

Tel: 941 6227

samantha.kelly@ccc.govt.nz

 

 

 

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Karakia Tīmatanga

Moments Silence

A moments silence was held for the passing of Michael McEvedy.

 

 

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha  

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00187

That the apologies from the Mayor and Councillor Henstock for lateness be accepted.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Coker                                                                                                                   Carried

 

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Councillor Johanson declared a conflict of interest in Item 8 - Mayor's Welfare Fund Delegation Amendments.

 

3.   Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.1   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

3.1.1

Student Volunteer Army

Catherine Robertson spoke on behalf of the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) to provide an update on the SVA programmes and how they've grown since their inception and discuss their model for crisis response.

Secretarial Note: The meeting requested for staff to organise a meeting with the SVA to further discuss disaster preparedness.

Attachments

a       Student Volunteer Army - Presentation to Council  

 

3.1.2

Speed Freaks Charitable Trust

Anna Christophorou and Kevin Grimwood spoke on behalf of Speed Freaks Charitable Trust regarding what the organisation does.

Attachments

a       Speed Freaks Charitable Trust - Presentation to Council  

 

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 9.48 am and returned at 9.51 am during consideration of Item 3.2.1.

 

3.2   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

3.2.1     Concerned Ratepayers - Dianne Downward

                Dianne Downward spoke regarding Item 16. Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements.

 

3.2.2     Mike Mora and Cheryl Belowe

Mike Mora and Cheryl Belowe spoke on behalf of the Greater Hornby Residents Association regarding Item 16. Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements .

 

3.2.3     Luke Chandler

Luke Chandler (via audio/visual link) spoke regarding Item 16. Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements.

 

3.2.4     Spokes - Anne Scott

Anne Scott spoke regarding Item 16. Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements.

Attachments

a       Anne Scott - Presentation to Council  

 

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 10.12 am during consideration of Item 3.2.5.

 

3.2.5     St Peter's Anglican Preschool - Liz Orr

Liz Orr spoke regarding Item 16. Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements.

 

4.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There was no presentation of petitions.  

 

5.   Council Minutes - 6 November 2024

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00188

That the Council confirms the Minutes from the Council meeting held 6 November 2024.

 

And

 

That the Council confirms the Public Excluded Minutes from the Council meeting held on 6 November 2024.

Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Harrison-Hunt                                                                                        Carried

 

6.   Council Minutes - 20 November 2024

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00189

That the Council confirms the Minutes from the Council meeting held 20 November 2024.

 

And

 

That the Council confirms the Public Excluded Minutes from the Council meeting held on 20 November 2024.

Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Harrison-Hunt                                                                                        Carried

 

Councillor Gough returned the meeting at 10.17 am during consideration of Item 7.

 

7.   Taylors Mistake Baches - Update on Licensee Status and Requests for Council Services

 

Council Comment

1.              Council Officers Angus Smith and Kathy Jarden joined the table to present the report.

2.              During discussions, the meeting updated Officer Recommendation 4 and included two further Recommendations as follows:

·      New Recommendation 6 – a request for the issue regarding abandoned batches to be dealt with as a matter of priority by the Chief Executive exercising her delegation, following a workshop with full Council.

·      New Recommendation 7 – a noting provision regarding the intention that the Council will work with Mana Whenua regarding the issues.

·      Updated Recommendation 4 – the inclusion of the elected members appointed to the Working Parting which included: Councillors Templeton, McLellan and Scandrett and request for the Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board to nominate two Community Board Members, if there is interest.

3.              The updated Officer Recommendations were Moved by Councillor Templeton and Seconded by Deputy Mayor Cotter and when put to the vote, declared carried.

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Taylors Mistake Baches - Update on Licensee Status and Requests for Council Services Report.

2.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Resolves that a Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party be appointed to consider the matters raised in this report and report back to the Council with recommendations to seek resolutions on the outstanding matters.

4.         Appoint the members of the Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party when considering this report and passing the resolutions.

5.         Adopt the terms of reference to task and finish the Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party as set out in Attachment A of this report.

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00190

That the Council:

1.              Receives the information in the Taylors Mistake Baches - Update on Licensee Status and Requests for Council Services Report.

2.              Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.              Resolves that a Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party be appointed to consider the matters raised in this report and report back to the Council with recommendations to seek resolutions on the outstanding matters.

4.              Appoints the following members to the Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party:

a.              Councillor Templeton;

b.              Councillor McLellan;

c.              Councillor Scandrett; and

d.              Requests the Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board to nominate two Community Board Members to the Working Party, if there is interest.

5.              Adopt the terms of reference to task and finish the Taylors Mistake Baches Working Party as set out in Attachment A of this report.

6.              Requests that the issue regarding abandoned batches is dealt with as a matter of priority by the Chief Executive exercising her delegation, following a workshop with full Council

7.              Notes the intention that the Council will work with Mana Whenua regarding the issues.

Deputy Mayor/Councillor Templeton                                                                                                               Carried

 

 

8.   Mayor's Welfare Fund Delegation Amendments

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00191

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Mayor's Welfare Fund Delegation Amendments Report.

2.         Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Relying on clause 32 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 and for the purposes of the efficiency and effectiveness in the conduct of the Council’s business, and any other applicable statutory authority:

a.         Revokes and amends the delegations set out in Part B of the Delegations register (as shown and highlighted in Attachment A of this report.

b.         Notes that these delegation changes take effect on the date of this resolution, and that Legal Services will update the Delegations Register accordingly.

Councillor Barber/Councillor Scandrett                                                                                                          Carried

Councillor Johanson declared a conflict of interest and took no part in the voting on this Item.

 


 

9.   Addington Brook Enhancement: Stage 2

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00192

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Addington Brook Enhancement: Stage 2 Report.

2.         Approves the removal of an additional 29 trees for stage 2 of the Addington Brook Waterway Enhancement Renewal project to achieve the following project objectives:

a.         Improve health and safety for the public.

b.         Improve water quality, biodiversity and ecology.

c.         Improve erosion and provide protection for Hagley Park assets.

d.         Improve drainage reducing peak stormwater flows.

e.         Improve landscaping with plants, trees and in-stream ecological features.

f.          Improve culture by providing opportunities to connect with nature through safe access at select locations.

3.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Councillor Templeton/Councillor MacDonald                                                                                               Carried

 


Councillor Barber left the meeting at 10.42 am and returned at 10.45 am during consideration of Item 10.

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 10.50 am and returned at 10.57 am during consideration of Item 10.

 

10. Food Resilience Network - Community Loan

 

Council Comment

1.              Council Officers John Filsell, Gary Watson and Joshua Wharton joined the table to present the report.

2.              During discussions the meeting included the following Recommendation:

·      Requests staff to investigate options to modify the Council’s security interest over the Ōtākaro Orchard Project Facility, in order to allow the Food Resilience Network greater ability to secure third party funding, and report back to the Council in February 2025.

3.              A Motion to let the report lie on the table to enable a workshop to be held as soon as practicable was Moved by Councillor Templeton and Seconded by Councillor Keown.

4.              During the debate, with the agreement of the Mover and Seconder, the additional Recommendation regarding the security interest over the Ōtākaro Orchard Project Facility (as referred to above) was included into the Motion.

5.              When put to the vote the Motion was declared carried.

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Food Resilience Network - Community Loan Report.

2.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Declines the request from the Food Resilience Network Inc. for a secondary Community Loan of $350,000.00.

4.         Makes a grant of $34,939 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to cover the next 12 months of the existing Community Loan repayments on behalf of the Food Resilience Network Inc.

5.         Notes that the information contained in Attachment C of this report can be publicly released one year after the sustainable operation of the Network café.

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00193

That the Council:

1.              Agrees for the report to lie on the table to enable a workshop to be held as soon as practicable.

2.              Requests staff to investigate options to modify the Council’s security interest over the Ōtākaro Orchard Project Facility, in order to allow the Food Resilience Network greater ability to secure third party funding, and report back to the Council in February 2025.

Councillor Templeton/Councillor Keown                                                                                                       Carried

Councillors Barber, Coker, Gough, Fields, McLellan and MacDonald requested that their votes against the resolutions be recorded.


 

11. Discretionary Response Fund - The Food Resilience Network Inc.

 

Council Comment

1.              Council Officers Gary Watson and Joshua Wharton joined the table to present the report.

2.              A Motion to approve a grant of $20,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to The Food Resilience Network Inc. towards the Otākaro Orchard and Urban Farm Volunteer Co-ordinators was Moved by Deputy Mayor Cotter and Seconded by Councillor Templeton.

3.              A Foreshadowed Motion to approve a grant of $12,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to The Food Resilience Network Inc. towards the Otākaro Orchard and Urban Farm Volunteer Co-ordinators was Moved Councillor Harrison-Hunt and Seconded by Councillor Scandrett.

4.              When put to the vote, the Motion to approve a grant of $20,000 was declared lost by way of division.

5.              When put to the vote, the Motion to approve a grant of $12,000 was declared carried by way of division.

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Discretionary Response Fund - The Food Resilience Network Inc. Report.

2.         Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Approves a grant of $8,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to The Food Resilience Network Inc. towards the Otākaro Orchard and Urban Farm Volunteer Co-ordinators.

 

Council Decision

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Discretionary Response Fund - The Food Resilience Network Inc. Report.

2.         Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Approves a grant of $20,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to The Food Resilience Network Inc. towards the Otākaro Orchard and Urban Farm Volunteer Co-ordinators.

The division was declared lost by 7 votes to 8 votes the voting being as follows:

For:                          Deputy Mayor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Keown, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters and Councillor Templeton

Against:                 Councillor Barber, Councillor Coker, Councillor Gough, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Johanson, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan and Councillor Scandrett

Deputy Mayor/Councillor Templeton                                                                                                                      Lost

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00194

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Discretionary Response Fund - The Food Resilience Network Inc. Report.

2.         Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Approves a grant of $12,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to The Food Resilience Network Inc. towards the Otākaro Orchard and Urban Farm Volunteer Co-ordinators.

Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Scandrett                                                                                           Carried

The division was declared carried by 12 votes to 3 votes the voting being as follows:

For:                          Deputy Mayor Cotter, Councillor Barber, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett and Councillor Templeton

Against:                 Councillor Coker, Councillor Gough and Councillor MacDonald

 


 

12. Appointment of Recess Committee 2024/2025

 

Council Comment

1.              The Original Officer Recommendations were accepted with the addition of naming Councillor Peters in Recommendation 3b and 3d.

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00195

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Appointment of Recess Committee 2024/2025 Report.

2.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Appoints a Recess Committee comprising of the following membership and quorum, to be authorised to make any urgent decisions of the Council required during the period from 20 December 2024 to 19 January 2025 (both days inclusive):

Membership

a.         the Mayor or Deputy Mayor; and

b.         Councillor Peters; and

c.         a minimum of three Councillors.

Quorum

d.         Notes the quorum of the Recess Committee will include the Mayor or Deputy Mayor and Councillor Peters.

4.         Notes that any meeting of the Recess Committee will be publicly notified, and the details forwarded to all Councillors, all of whom can participate.

5.         Notes that any decisions made by the Recess Committee will be reported to the Council for record purposes.

Deputy Mayor/Councillor MacDonald                                                                                                               Carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 11.18 am and reconvened at  11.36 am.

Councillor Henstock joined the meeting at 11.36 am.

 

13. Six-Monthly Progress Report - Climate Resilience Strategy Implementation

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00196

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Six-Monthly Progress Report - Climate Resilience Strategy Implementation.

Deputy Mayor/Councillor Templeton                                                                                                               Carried

 

Councillors MacDonald and Gough left the meeting at 11.50 am and returned at 11.56 am during consideration of Item 14.

 

14. Annual waterbody monitoring update

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00197

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Annual waterbody monitoring update Report.

Deputy Mayor/Councillor Scandrett                                                                                                                  Carried

 

 

 

3.2.6     Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Chair Emma Norrish spoke regarding the Community Board’s recommendations in respect of Item 15. Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Effects Management Plan - Cranford Street (Innes Road - Berwick Street) Improvements.

 

Mayor Mauger joined the meeting at 12.28 pm during consideration of Item 15.

 

Report from Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board - 14 November 2024

15. Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Effects Management Plan - Cranford Street (Innes Road - Berwick Street) Improvements

 

Council Comment

1.              Council Officers Jacob Bradbury, David Sun and Maryem Al Samer joined the table to present the report.

2.              The Community Board Recommendations were Moved by Deputy Mayor Cotter and Seconded by Councillor McLellan, and when put to the vote were declared carried by way of division.

Secretarial Note: The Community Board Recommendations were renumbered to allow the Council to vote on the Recommendations regarding extending the cycleway, resetting the intersection controls and the approval of the peak hour bus lane separately, if required.

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00198

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Effects Management Plan - Cranford Street (Innes Road - Berwick Street) Improvements Report.

2.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Cycle lane extension and resetting the existing intersection controls

3a.       Approves that any previous resolutions pertaining to Special Vehicle Lanes made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the recommendations described in 4 - 7 below be revoked.

4.         Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of southeast bound cycles only be installed on the northeast side of Cranford Street, commencing at its intersection with Innes Road and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 103 metres, as detailed on plan TP363401, sheet 1 and 2, dated 30/09/2024, and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B.

5.         Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northeast bound cycles only be installed on the southwest side of Cranford Street, commencing at its intersection with Innes Road and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 40 metres, as detailed on plan TP363401, sheet 1-2, dated 30/09/2024, and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B.

6.         Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of northeast bound cycles only be installed on the southwest side of Cranford Street, commencing at a point 123 metres northeast of its intersection with Westminster Street and extending in a northeasterly direction for a distance of 57 metres, as detailed on plan TP363401, sheet 1, dated 30/09/2024, and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B.

7.         Approves that in accordance with Sections 6 and 10.5 of the Land Trasport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 that:

a.         All road user movements at the Cranford Street/Westminster Street intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals, as detailed on plan(s) TP363401, sheet 1 and 2, dated 30/09/2024, and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B.

b.         All road user movements at the Cranford Street/Berwick Street intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals, as detailed on plan(s) TP363401, sheet 1 and 2, dated 30/09/2024, and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B.

13a.    Approves that these resolutions 4 - 7 take effect when signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Bus Lane

3b.      Approves that any previous resolutions pertaining to Special Vehicle Lanes made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the recommendations described in 8 – 12 below be revoked.

8.         Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of southbound bound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the northeastern side of Cranford Street, commencing at a point approximately 199 metres southeast of its intersection with Innes Road and extending in an southeasterly direction for a distance of 126 metres as detailed on plan TP363401, sheets 1-2, dated 30/09/2024 and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B. The Bus Lane is to apply 07:00 – 09:00, Monday to Friday.

9.         Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of southbound bound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the northeastern side of Cranford Street, commencing at a point approximately 83 metres southeast of its intersection with Westminster Street and extending in an southeasterly direction for a distance of 90 metres as detailed on plan TP363401, sheets 1-2, dated 30/09/2024 and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B. The Bus Lane is to apply 07:00 – 09:00, Monday to Friday.

10.       Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of northbound bound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southwestern side of Cranford Street, commencing at a point approximately 103 metres southeast of its intersection with Innes Road and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 30 metres as detailed on plan TP363401, sheets 1-2, dated 30/09/2024 and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B. The Bus Lane is to apply 16:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday.

11.       Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of northbound bound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southwestern side of Cranford Street, commencing at a point approximately 189 metres southeast of its intersection with Innes Road and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 119 metres as detailed on plan TP363401, sheets 1-2 , dated 30/09/2024 and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B. The Bus Lane is to apply 16:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday.

12.       Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of northbound bound road users as defined in Section 1.6 (definition of Bus lane) of the Land Transport ( Road User) Rule 2004 and also as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southwestern side of Cranford Street, commencing at a point approximately 378 metres southeast of its intersection with Innes Road and extending in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 45 metres as detailed on plan TP363401, sheets 1-2 , dated 30/09/2024 and attached to the agenda report as Attachment B. The Bus Lane is to apply 16:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday.

13b.    Approves that these resolutions 8 - 12 take effect when signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

The division was declared carried by 9 votes to 8 votes the voting being as follows:

For:                          Deputy Mayor Cotter, Councillor Coker, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Johanson, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Scandrett and Councillor Templeton

Against:                 Mayor Mauger, Councillor Barber, Councillor Gough, Councillor Henstock, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Moore and Councillor Peters

Deputy Mayor/Councillor McLellan                                                                                                                   Carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.53 pm and reconvened at  2.20 pm. Councillor Gough was not present at this time and Councillor Henstock returned to the meeting via audio/visual link.

 

Upon reconvening The Mayor resumed the Chair.

 

Councillor Gough returned to the meeting at 2.24 pm during consideration of Item 16.

 

16. Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements

 

Council Comment

1.              Council Officers provided updated scheme designs for Options B and C for the Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements (refer to Attachment A of the Minutes).

2.              A Motion to approve the updated Option C was Moved by Councillor Harrison-Hunt and Seconded by Councillor Peters.

3.              A Foreshadowed Motion to approve Option A as per the Officer Recommendations was Moved by Councillor McLellan and Seconded by Councillor Templeton.

4.              When put to the vote, the Motion to approve the updated Option C was declared carried.

Secretarial Note: Resolution 4b for updated Option C and Recommendation 4c in the Original Officer Recommendations were amended to include a Recommendation that the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board removes the Riccarton road traffic islands.

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements Report.

2.         Notes that consultation was undertaken on the following options as per the Council’s resolution on 16 October 2024 CNCL/2024/00156:

a.         Option A: Removal of the right-hand turn from Main South Road onto Riccarton Road and signalised pedestrian crossing;

b.         Option B: Traffic lights with staggered signalised pedestrian crossing; and

c.         Option C: Traffic lights with a signalised pedestrian crossing.

3.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

4.         Approves pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974 all kerb alignments, traffic calming devices, traffic islands and road markings on Main South Road, Yaldhurst Road, and Riccarton Road as detailed as Option A in Attachment A of this report (plan TG1457S34, dated 20/11/2024), which includes:

a.         In accordance with Clause 17 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a No Right Turn control be placed against eastbound vehicles using the roadway on Main South Road at its intersection with Riccarton Road.

b.         In accordance with Section 8.5 of the Land Transport Rule – Traffic Control Devices: 2004, that a signalised pedestrian and cycle crossing be installed on Yaldhurst Road, located 65 metres south-east of its intersection with Brake Street, and as detailed in Attachment A of this report (plan TG1457S24).

c.         Subject to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board’s future decision regarding the Riccarton Road traffic islands and in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south side of Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 150 metres east of intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 114 metres.

i.          Notes as requested, staff will prepare a report to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board on the Riccarton Road Traffic islands.

d.         In accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of south-westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southeast side of Main South Road, commencing at its intersection with Riccarton Road and extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of 49 metres.

e.         In accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southwest side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 19 metres east of intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction to a point 117 metres west of Main South Road.

f.          In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the south side of Yaldhurst Road commencing at its intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 86 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004

g.         In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the north side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 61 metres east of Brake Street, and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 34 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

h.         In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the paths in the traffic island on the south side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

 

 

Council Resolved CNCL/2024/00199

That the Council:

1.              Receives the information in the Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements Report.

2.              Notes that consultation was undertaken on the following options as per the Council’s resolution on 16 October 2024 CNCL/2024/00156:

a.              Option A: Removal of the right-hand turn from Main South Road onto Riccarton Road and signalised pedestrian crossing;

b.             Option B: Traffic lights with staggered signalised pedestrian crossing; and

c.              Option C: Traffic lights with a signalised pedestrian crossing.

3.              Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

4.              Approves pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974 all kerb alignments, traffic calming devices, traffic islands and road markings on Main South Road, Yaldhurst Road, and Riccarton Road as detailed as Option C of this report (plan TG1457S35, dated 03/12/2024), which includes:

a.              In accordance with Sections 6 and 10.5 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, all road user movements at the Main South Road/Riccarton Road/Yaldhurst Road intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals, as detailed on plan TG1457S35.

b.             Recommends the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board removes the Riccarton road traffic islands and subject to the Board’s future decision and in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south side of Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 150 metres east of intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 114 metres.

i.                Notes as requested, staff will prepare a report to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board on the Riccarton Road Traffic islands.

c.              In accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of south-westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southeast side of Main South Road, commencing at its intersection with Riccarton Road and extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of 49 metres.

d.             In accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southwest side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 19 metres east of intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction to a point 117 metres west of Main South Road.

e.              In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the south side of Yaldhurst Road commencing at its intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 86 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004

f.               In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the north side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 61 metres east of Brake Street, and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 34 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

g.              In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the paths in the traffic island on the south side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Peters                                                                                                  Carried

Councillors Coker and Templeton requested that their vote against the resolutions be recorded.
Councillor Fields requested that his abstention from the vote be recorded.

 

 

Foreshadowed Motion Moved by Councillor McLellan and Seconded by Councillor Templeton

That the Council:

1.         Receives the information in the Main South/Yaldhurst/Riccarton Safety Improvements Report.

2.         Notes that consultation was undertaken on the following options as per the Council’s resolution on 16 October 2024 CNCL/2024/00156:

a.         Option A: Removal of the right-hand turn from Main South Road onto Riccarton Road and signalised pedestrian crossing;

b.         Option B: Traffic lights with staggered signalised pedestrian crossing; and

c.         Option C: Traffic lights with a signalised pedestrian crossing.

3.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as medium significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

4.         Approves pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974 all kerb alignments, traffic calming devices, traffic islands and road markings on Main South Road, Yaldhurst Road, and Riccarton Road as detailed as Option A in Attachment A of this report (plan TG1457S34, dated 20/11/2024), which includes:

a.         In accordance with Clause 17 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a No Right Turn control be placed against eastbound vehicles using the roadway on Main South Road at its intersection with Riccarton Road.

b.         In accordance with Section 8.5 of the Land Transport Rule – Traffic Control Devices: 2004, that a signalised pedestrian and cycle crossing be installed on Yaldhurst Road, located 65 metres south-east of its intersection with Brake Street, and as detailed in Attachment A of this report (plan TG1457S24).

c.         Recommends the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board removes the Riccarton road traffic islands and subject to the Board’s future decision and in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south side of Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 150 metres east of intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 114 metres.

i.          Notes as requested, staff will prepare a report to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board on the Riccarton Road Traffic islands.

d.         In accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of south-westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southeast side of Main South Road, commencing at its intersection with Riccarton Road and extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of 49 metres.

e.         In accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that a Special Vehicle Lane for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the southwest side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 19 metres east of intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction to a point 117 metres west of Main South Road.

f.          In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the south side of Yaldhurst Road commencing at its intersection with Main South Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 86 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004

g.         In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the north side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, commencing at a point 61 metres east of Brake Street, and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 34 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

h.         In accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the paths in the traffic island on the south side of Yaldhurst Road and Riccarton Road, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

Councillor McLellan/Councillor Templeton                                                                              Moved/Seconded

 

 

Attachments

a       Updated Option B

b      Updated Option C  

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga

 

Meeting concluded at 2.39 pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025

 

Mayor Phil Mauger

Chairperson