Minutes of Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B Reports for Information

Part C Decisions Under Delegation

Karakia Tīmatanga

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

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00098

That the apology received from Tim Scandrett for early departure be accepted.

Callum Ward/Keir Leslie Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00099

That the open and the public excluded minutes of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 14 November 2024 be confirmed.

Callum Ward/Tim Lindley Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Will Hall joined the meeting at 4.10 pm during consideration of item 4.1.

Part B

4.1

Hawford Road Traffic Concerns

Karen Gilcrest, local resident addressed the Board regarding traffic concerns on Hawford Road.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Karen Gilcrest for her presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised about traffic concerns on Hawford Road to staff for investigation and report back to the Board.

Attachments

a Image - Karen Gilcrest - Traffic safety Hawford Road ⇨

4.2

Safe Cycling for Sydenham

Jessica Allison-Batt, local resident in Sydenham addressed the Board regarding Safe Cycling for Sydenham.

The Chairperson thanked Jessica Allison-Batt for her presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised about Safe Cycling for Sydenham to staff for investigation and report to the Board.

Attachments

a Presentation - Jessica Allison-Batt - Safe cycling for Sydenham presentation ⇨

4.3

Sumner Beach Sauna

Saya Creaser addressed the Board about a proposal for a beach sauna at Sumner.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Saya Creaser for her presentation to the Board.

Attachments

a Presentation - Saya Creaser - Sumner Beach Sauna Proposal ⇨

4.4

Rāpaki Track

Craig Burke, local resident spoke regarding conveniences at Rāpaki Track.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Craig Burke for his presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised about conveniences at Rāpaki Track, specifically a drinking water fountain and additional signage informing of the closest public toilets at Vernon Terrace to staff for investigation and report to the Board.

Tim Scandrett left the meeting at 4.35 pm during consideration of item 4.5.

4.5

Seven Oaks Site, York Street and Hassals Lane

Ngahuia Freed and Vanessa Lukes, local residents, addressed the Board regarding the Seven Oaks Site on York Street and Hassals Lane.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked the presenters for their presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised about the Seven Oaks Site on York Street and Hassals Lane and protecting significant trees to staff for investigation and report to the Board.

2. Writes to the Ministry of Education expressing community concerns about the site.

Attachments

a Presentation Ngahuia Freed - Seven Oaks Site York Street and Hassals ⇨

b York St residents' feedback to Ministry of Education plans for Seven Oaks ⇨

c Letter from Te Kura Whakapumau - Seven Oaks site ⇨

4.6

RS309 land along the Estuary at Main Rd Moncks Bay

Wendy Gilchrist, local resident, spoke to the Board regarding RS309 land along the Estuary at Main Road Moncks Bay.

The Chairperson thanked Wendy Gilchrist for her presentation to the Board.

Attachments

a Notes Wendy Gilchrist - Coastal Pathway ⇨

4.7

Coastal Pathway Issues

Grant Borrie, local resident, addressed the Board on behalf of property owners along the strip regarding Coastal Pathway Issues.

The Chairperson thanked Grant Borrie for his presentation to the Board.

4.8

Planting along the Heathcote River - Princess Margaret Hospital area to Colombo Street

Mary Brennan, local resident addressed the Board regarding plantings along the Heathcote River - Princess Margaret Hospital area to Colombo Street.

The Chairperson thanked Mary Brennan for her presentation to the Board.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Keir Leslie left the meeting at 4.57 pm during consideration of item 5.1 and returned at 4.58 pm during consideration of item 5.1.

Part B

5.1

Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Norwood Street/Fisher Avenue pedestrian safety improvements

Dave Kelly and Simon Kingham spoke on behalf of the Beckenham Neighbourhood Association regarding the Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Norwood Street/Fisher Avenue pedestrian safety improvements report.

The Chairperson thanked Dave Kelly and Simon Kingham for their presentation to the Board.

Item 11 of these minutes records the Board decision on this item.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised about the reuse of planter boxes to staff for investigation and report to the Board.

Attachments

a Presentation - Dave Kelly and Simon Kingham, Beckenham Neighbourhood - CRAF deputation ⇨

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

7. Grant an Easement for Orion over Council Reserve, 81E Simeon Street, Spreydon

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00100 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Grant an Easement for Orion over Council Reserve, 81E Simeon Street, Spreydon 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 48(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 to granting of the easement in favour of Orion for electrical cables and associated kiosk located at 81E Simeon Street and legally described as Rural Section 41318 comprising 947square metres, on Record of Title CB39B/148.

4. Notes that approval pursuant of the above is subject to Minister of Conservation consent to the easement, delegated to the Council Chief Executive under the Instrument of delegation for Territorial Authorities dated 12 June 2013 and supports that delegation being exercised.

5. Delegates authority to the Manager Property Consultancy to conclude negotiations and sign the easement document.

Keir Leslie/Sara Templeton Carried

8. 21 Spencer Street - Proposed Parking Changes

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00101 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the 21 Spencer Street - Proposed Parking Changes 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. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolution 4 below.

4. 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 a maximum period of 120 minutes, on the north side of Spencer Street, commencing at a point 6 metres west of its intersection with Feilding Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 29 metres. This restriction is to apply from 11am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

5. Approves 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).

Melanie Coker/Keir Leslie Carried

9. Cashmere Road - Mobile Vendor Parking

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00102 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Cashmere Road - Mobile Vendor Parking 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.

4. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of vehicles be reserved for Authorised Mobile Vendors Only, on the north side of Cashmere Road, as detailed on the plan included as Attachment A to this report (TG150125, dated 12/11/2024). This restriction is to apply at all times, from 1 October to 31 May.

Roy Kenneally/Melanie Coker Carried

The meeting adjourned at 5.08 pm and reconvened at 5.15 pm.

10. Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Sefton Place street renewal

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00103 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Sefton Place street renewal 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 the scheme design, including kerb alignments, road surface treatments, widening and resurfacing footpaths, tactile pavers and road markings as detailed on Plan 60720368-SHT-CI-3010, dated 4 September 2024 and attached to this report as Attachment A.

No Stopping Restrictions

4. Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north-west side of Sefton Place, commencing at its intersection with Barrington Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 35 metres.

b. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south-east side of Sefton Place, commencing at its intersection with Barrington Street and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 100.5 metres.

c. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south-west side of Barrington Street, commencing at its intersection with Sefton Place and extending in a north-westerly direction to its intersection with Wychbury Street.

d. Approves that the no stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south-west side of Barrington Street, commencing at its intersection with Sefton Place and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 16.5 metres.

Give Way Control

5. Approves that in accordance with Section 4 and Section 10.3 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 that the northeastern approach of Sefton Place at is intersection with Barrington Street be controlled by a Give Way Control.

6. Revokes 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 4 and 5 above.

7. 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).

Keir Leslie/Melanie Coker Carried

11. Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Norwood Street/Fisher Avenue pedestrian safety improvements

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00104 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham CRAF - Norwood Street/Fisher Avenue pedestrian safety improvements 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 scheme plan TP364401, dated 27 August 2024 for Norwood Street/Fisher Avenue - Pedestrian Safety Improvements as detailed in Attachment A of the report on the meeting agenda.

No Stopping Restrictions

4. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the west side of Norwood Street, commencing at its intersection with Fisher Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 18 metres.

b. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the east side of Norwood Street, commencing at its intersection with Fisher Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 26.5 metres.

c. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the west side of Norwood Street, commencing at its intersection with Fisher Avenue and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 27 metres.

d. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the east side of Norwood Street, commencing at its intersection with Fisher Avenue and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.

e. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north side of Fisher Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Norwood Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.

f. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south side of Fisher Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Norwood Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 17 metres.

g. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north side of Fisher Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Norwood Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 23 metres.

h. That the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south side of Fisher Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Norwood Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 21.5 metres.

Stop Control

5. Approves that in accordance with Section 4 and Section 10.2 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 that the western approach of Fisher Avenue at its intersection with Norwood Street be controlled by a Stop Control.

6. Approves that in accordance with Section 4 and Section 10.2 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 that the eastern approach of Fisher Avenue at its intersection with Norwood Street be controlled by a Stop Control.

7. Revokes 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 4 to 6 above.

8. 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).

Keir Leslie/Roy Kenneally Carried

12. Proposed No Stopping Restrictions and pedestrian island - Montreal Street

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00105 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Proposed No Stopping and pedestrian island– Montreal St 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 the installation of a pedestrian island on Montreal Street, as indicated on Attachment A (Brougham Mitre10 Mega, Site Plan, Revision 4, dated 16/10/2024).

4. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolutions 5-6 below.

5. 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 eastern side of Montreal Street, commencing at its intersection with Burke Street, and extending in a southerly direction to its intersection with Brougham Street (SH76) as detailed on Attachment A (Brougham Mitre10 Mega, Site Plan, Revision 4, dated 16/10/2024).

6. 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 western side of Montreal Street, commencing at a point 47 metres south of its intersection with Burke Street, and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 16 metres, as detailed on Attachment A (Brougham Mitre10 Mega, Site Plan, Revision 4, dated 16/10/2024).

7. Approves 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).

Lee Sampson/Sara Templeton Carried

Attachments

a Montreal Street - Updated Site Plan ⇨

14. Ferrymead Park - Pump Track relocation and upgrade

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00106 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receive the information in the Ferrymead Park – Pump Track relocation and upgrade Report.

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

3. Approves the relocation of the Ferrymead Park pump track to the opposite side of the driveway (refer 4.3).

4. Approves an upgrade from a dirt track to an asphalt Velosolutions NZ pump track with perimeter landscape planting.

5. Approves the removal of one tree and relocation of two trees as specified in Attachment A.

Sara Templeton/Tim Lindley Carried

15. Disraeli Reserve Art Features Decommissioning Report

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00107 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receive the information in the Disraeli Reserve Art Features Decommissioning 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.

Keir Leslie/Callum Ward Carried

Community Board Decided SCBCC/2024/00108 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part A

To recommend that the Council:

1. Approve decommissioning of the Disraeli Reserve Art Features

2. Approve transfer of the Artwork to the artist’s family.

Keir Leslie/Callum Ward Carried

16. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund Neighbours Day Aotearoa - Waltham Connector, Youth and Cultural Development - House of Hoopz & Pioneer Pool Parties and Addington Farm

Secretarial note: the title of this agenda item has been amended from the published agenda as Addington Farm was missing due to a staff error.

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00109 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund Neighbours Day Aotearoa - Waltham Connector, Youth and Cultural Development - House of Hoopz & Pioneer Pool Parties 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. Makes a grant of $9,500 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Neighbours Day Aotearoa Charitable Trust towards the costs associated with salary/wages for a Waltham Community Connector.

4. Makes a grant of $10,000 from the 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Youth and Cultural Development for costs associated with a House of Hoops event and four pool parties at Pioneer Pool.

5. Makes a grant of $1,104 from the 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Addington Farm for costs associated with soil testing at Addington Park.

Sara Templeton/Keir Leslie Carried

17. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - December 2024
	Community Board Comment The Board sought Governance advice to appoint a Recess Committee for the summer recess break.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - December 2024 Report.
	Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00110 Part B That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - December 2024 Report. 2. 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 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board for the period following its ordinary meeting on 14 December 2024 up until the Board resumes its normal business from 13 February 2025. 3. Notes that any delegation exercised by the Board’s Recess Committee will be reported to the Board for record purposes. 4. Note that any meeting convened of the Recess Committee will be publicly notified and the details forwarded to all Board members. Callum Ward/Lee Sampson Carried

13. Urban Forest Planting Plan for the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River - Insitu Planting

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00111 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Urban Forest Planting Plan for the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River - Insitu Planting 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 in-situ planting of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River corridor.

Callum Ward/Roy Kenneally Carried

Member Hall left the meeting at 5.50 pm during consideration of item 18.

18. Port Hills / Ngā Kohatu Whakarakaraka o Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Vision Document
	Community Board Comment The Board offered to appoint a Board liaison person to work with the project team for the Vision Document project.
	Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2024/00112 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change Part C That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Port Hills / Ngā Kohatu Whakarakaraka o Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Vision Document Report. Callum Ward/Tim Lindley Carried
	Attachments a Presentation Port Hills Plan ⇨

Melanie Coker and Sara Templeton left the meeting at 6.22 pm during consideration of item 19.

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

Part B

Members exchanged information on matters of mutual interest:

· A member had met with Menzshed and noted its success.

· Sumner Skate and Village Green park opening on 30 November 2024.

· Sumner Esplanade promenade rock remediation and resurfacing will result in hot surface over summer period.

· Brookhaven bus and transport access.

· Update on Addington Park Group that lease has been accepted by Council with some details about water usage and renewal of toilets to be determined.

· The Board’s last meeting in Beckenham Service Centre/South Library before moving to Smith Street in 2025 while the South Library is rebuilt.

· Due to Hoon Hay Fiesta being cancelled an awards ceremony was held at Hoon Hay Park on 11 December 2024.

· Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Community Service Awards were held on 28 November 2024.

Members exchanged information on Council submissions open for consultation:

Draft Dog Control Bylaw and Policy 2024

· Members supported all the key proposed changes as part of the Draft Dog Control Bylaw and Policy 2024 consultation.

· Members strongly supported the proposal for dogs to be leashed on footpaths, shared paths and formed tracks.

· Members would like the draft Bylaw and Policy to restrict dogs to be leashed in the Hoon Hay wetlands.

· Members considered that the bylaw should specify the maximum length of a leash to 1.5 metres.

· Members supported the importance of protecting wildlife and strongly supports the specific naming of Te Ihutai Avon Heathcote Estuary in the Bylaw and policy.

· Members were pleased with the tightening of the definition of effective control as this will support Council staff to operationalise the Bylaw and policy.

· Members strongly supported dog parks and highlights their success in the community but feels that there is not adequate geographical spread of parks across the city.

· Members would like to see ways to make it easier for people to take their dogs to dog parks.

Draft Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2025

· Members were supportive of the proposed changes.

Draft Trade Waste Bylaw 2025

· In response to the 3 questions:

· Do you support the proposal to reduce the total suspended solids limit to 100g/m3 for discharges containing only inorganic mineral solids (the current total suspended solids limit of 600g/m3 for other discharges will remain). Yes

· Do you support prohibiting POPs (including PFAS, perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA)) from any trade waste discharge? Yes

· For dewatering activities, do you support the proposed changes to clarify the need for a trade waste consent, in some circumstances? Don't know / Not sure

The Board discussed submitting on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The Chairperson would write to the Mayor to seek the Council’s process for submitting on the Bill.

Karakia Whakakapi

Meeting concluded at 6.33 pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 13 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025

Callum Ward

Chairperson