Minutes of Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B Reports for Information

Part C Decisions Under Delegation

Karakia Tīmatanga

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

No apologies were received.

Debbie Mora and Tyla Harrison-Hunt attended via audio/visual link.

Gamal Fouda was absent from the meeting and no apology was received.

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

Mark Peters declared an interest in Item 12 - Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Applications: Hornby Day Care Trust, Hornby Presbyterian Community Church, Jox Blue Blades Society Inc, BetterMan Charitable Trust and Youth Development Fund Transfer, recommendation 4 regarding Hornby Presbyterian Community Church.

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00109

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

Marie Pollisco/Andrei Moore Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Southern Institute of Technology's Canterbury operations

The scheduled public forum did not go ahead.

4.2

Cholmondeley Children’s Centre

Darel Hall, General Manager, updated the Board on the services and programmes of the Cholmondeley Children’s Centre.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Darel Hall for his presentation.

Tyla Harrison-Hunt joined the meeting at 4.35 pm during consideration of Item 4.2.

4.3

Halswell Play Spaces

David Hawke, Halswell Residents' Association Secretary, and Lucy Love, local resident, addressed the Board regarding Halswell play spaces.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked David Hawke and Lucy Love for their presentation.

Secretarial note: David Hawke, is the Halswell Residents' Association Treasurer.

4.4 Cycles on footpaths

Barry Harcourt raised safety concerns regarding cycles on footpaths on Ilam Road, specifically inquiring why there is a stretch that has both a shared path and a cycleway.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Barry Harcourt for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests staff investigate the removal of the shared cycleway provision on Ilam Road footpath between Rountree Street and Maidstone Road, Riccarton.

4.5 Dunbars Road pedestrian safety improvements

Matt Stewart, local resident, spoke regarding pedestrian safety improvements on Dunbars Road and around Oaklands School and suggested no parking around school entrances.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests an update regarding Dunbars Road pedestrian safety improvements.

2. Requests staff investigate pedestrian safety improvements on Cobra Street outside Oaklands School.

Attachments

a Public forum Item 4.5 - Oaklands School Safe Crossing Presentation ⇨

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1 Upper Riccarton War Memorial Park Development

Aynslie Walter addressed the Board regarding the Upper Riccarton War Memorial Park Development Report (Item 9 of these minutes refers).

Ms Walter noted that Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library volunteers suggested that Sakura trees be planted in the new park, and that a small plaque be installed on a bench to commemorate volunteers.

After questions from the Board, the Chairperson thanked Aynslie Walter for her deputation.

Item 9 of these minutes records the Board’s decision on this item.

5.2 Quarry View Urban Forest Planting Plan

Lindsay Welch, local resident, addressed the Board regarding the Quarry View urban forest planting plan (Item 8 of these minutes refers) as a resident who is affected by the debris from the Poplar trees.

After questions from the Board, the Chairperson thanked Lindsay Welch for his deputation.

Item 8 of these minutes records the Board’s decision on this item.

Attachments

a Deputation 5.2 - Quarry View Urban Forest Planting Plan - Supporting Document ⇨

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

7. Lease of Road 44 Canada Cresent

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00110 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the New Deed of Lease of Road 44 Canada Cresent Report.

2. Grants a ground lease to Hynds Pipe Systems Limited pursuant to s61(2) of the Reserves Act using the Public Bodies Leasing Act for a maximum period of 5 years less one day including renewals for 44 Canada Crescent held in Record of Title CB43B/636 and described as Lot 71 DP 75184.

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

4. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy to manage and conclude all transactions required to finalise the lease terms and conditions.

Mark Peters/Sarah Brunton Carried

8. Quarry View Urban forest planting plan
	Community Board Comment Staff in attendance spoke to the accompanying report. The Board took into consideration the deputation from Lindsay Welch (Item 5.2 of these minutes refers).
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00111 Officer recommendations accepted without change Part C That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Quarry View Urban forest planting plan 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. Approve the planting of new trees within Quarry View Drainage Reserve as per Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda. 4. Approve the removal of the Poplar trees located along the Southern edge of the park as outlined within Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda. Andrei Moore/Helen Broughton Carried
	Attachments a Urban Forest Planting Plan Board Presentation - 12 December 2024 ⇨

9. Upper Riccarton War Memorial Park Development

Community Board Comment

The Board took into consideration the deputation from Aynslie Walter (Item 5.1 of these minutes refers) specifically the suggestion of using Sakura trees and the inclusion of a small memorial plaque.

The Board requested the officers in attendance to incorporate these suggestions where possible, in the implementation of the project.

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00112 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board (the Board):

1. Receives the information in the Upper Riccarton War Memorial Park Development Report.

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

3. Approve the recommended design (refer Attachment C to the report on the meeting agenda).

4. Approve the name ‘Upper Riccarton War Memorial Park’.

5. Endorse applying to ‘Watch this Space’ for funding for the mural

Helen Broughton/Henk Buunk Carried

10. Milns Road Speed Humps
	Community Board Comment Andrei Moore moved officer recommendations with an amendment to include the resolutions 5,6 and 7 below.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Milns Road Speed Humps 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. Approves pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974 all traffic calming devices on Milns Road as detailed in Attachment A of this report. 4. Approves that these resolutions take effect when road markings that evidence the speed humps described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00113 Part C That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Milns Road Speed Humps 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. Approves pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974 all traffic calming devices on Milns Road as detailed in Attachment A of this report. 4. Approves that these resolutions take effect when road markings that evidence the speed humps described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations). 5. Seek advice from network planning staff regarding the notification and approval process it followed for the Milns Road and William Brittan Avenue intersection changes. 6. Seek advice from staff to clarify the process of when transport projects are moved from network planning to operations. 7. Seek staff advice on development contributions to fund this project. Andrei Moore/Helen Broughton Carried

Debbie Mora left the meeting the meeting at 5.50 pm during consideration of Item 11.

11. Traffic islands on Riccarton Road

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00114 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Traffic islands on Riccarton Road 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.

3. Approves the removal of three traffic islands on the south side of Riccarton Road to the west of Hansons Lane outside Woolworths Church Corner (as shown on the approved Attachment A to this report on the meeting agenda).

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

Debbie Mora returned to the meeting at 5.53 pm during consideration of Item 11.

12. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Applications: Hornby Day Care Trust, Hornby Presbyterian Community Church, Jox Blue Blades Society Inc, BetterMan Charitable Trust and Youth Development Fund Transfer

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00115 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Applications: Hornby Day Care Trust, Hornby Presbyterian Community Church, Jox Blue Blades Society Inc, BetterMan Charitable Trust and Youth Development Fund Transfer 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 $4,250 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Day Care Trust towards the flooring component of the laundry and kitchen upgrade.

4. Approves a grant of $2,310 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Presbyterian Community Church towards venue hire costs for the Templeton Tots programme.

5. Approves a grant of $2,590 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Jox Blue Blades Rowing Society Incorporated towards the costs of purchasing two Coxboxes for the St Thomas Rowing squad.

6. Approves a grant of $4,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to BetterMan Charitable Trust towards administration and the development and action of their social media plan.

7. Approves the transfer of $5,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2024-25 Youth Development Fund.

Andrei Moore/Sarah Brunton Carried

Mark Peters declared an interest in resolution 4 of this item and took no part in any discussion or voting.

13. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Application: Awatea Athletics Incorporated

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00116 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Application: Awatea Athletics Incorporated 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 $7,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Awatea Athletics Incorporated towards the Awatea Athletics - Community Development & Administration project.

Mark Peters/Andrei Moore Carried

14. Waipuna Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board Recess Committee 2024/25

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00117 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board Recess Committee 2024/25 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 the Board Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson (or their nominees from amongst the remaining Board members) plus a minimum of any other two Board members and authorises the Committee to exercise the delegated powers of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board for the period following its ordinary meeting on 12 December 2024 up until the Board resumes its normal business from 13 February 2025.

4. Notes that any such delegation exercised by the Board’s Recess Committee will be reported to the Board for record purposes

Andrei Moore/Mark Peters Carried

Debbie Mora left the meeting at 6.09 pm during consideration of Item 14 and did not return.

15. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - December 2024

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00118 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - December 2024.

Sarah Brunton/Mark Peters Carried

16. Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi
	Part B
	· A member raised the issue of buses parking and leaving engines running on Nelson Street. · A member talked to decisions made during PC14, specifically regarding zoning densities in Riccarton. · A member talked about the Community Service and Youth Service Awards concluding. · A member talked to the PC14 recommendations that went to the Minister around the Hornby ward. · A member talked about the trees in Denton Park being removed. · A member talked to complaints from residents regarding trees in Templeton Domain, including damages to property. · A member raised questions around trees in Leslie Park. · A member talked to the carol service happening at 126 on the Corner and invited the Board to attend.
	Attachments a Elected Members' Exchange - Parking on Nelson Street ⇨

Tyla Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 6.26 pm during Item 16 and did not return.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 6.32 pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025

Marie Pollisco

Chairperson