Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Alexandra Davids

Michelle Lomax (via audio/visual link)

Sunita Gautam

Yani Johanson

Darrell Latham

Tim Lindley

Jake McLellan

Sara Templeton (via audio/visual link)

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00076

That an apology for absence from Jackie Simons and an apology for lateness from Sara Templeton be accepted.

Sunita Gautam/Darrell Latham                                                                                                                           Carried

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00077

That the minutes of the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 be confirmed.

Tim Lindley/Sunita Gautam                                                                                                                                  Carried

Mr Paul McMahon, local resident, was welcomed to the meeting.

6.1

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00078

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Pursuant to Standing Order 13.2 grants Mr Paul McMahon an additional five minutes ( ten minutes (excluding questions) in total) to present his petition to the Board.

Sunita Gautam/Tim Lindley                                                                                                                  Carried

The petition, which contained 173 signatures was tabled.

The prayer of the petition states:

We, the undersigned, petition that the Christchurch City Council implement an alcohol ban in Woolston Village.

Sara Templeton joined the meeting at 4:37 pm.

Sara Templeton left the meeting at 4:40 pm.  Sara Templeton returned to the meeting at 4:49 pm.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Paul McMahon for his petition.

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00079

Part B

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the petition tabled by Mr Paul McMahon, asking the Council to implement an alcohol ban in Woolston Village.

2.         Requests a staff report to the Board on the implementation of an alcohol ban in Woolston taking into account the evidence provided by Mr Paul McMahon.

Jake McLellan/Sunita Gautam                                                                                                                             Carried

Attachments

a       Item 6.1 – Presentation of Petition: Request to Christchurch City Council to implement an alcohol ban in Woolston Village Petition. ⇨

b      Item 6.1 – Presentation of Petition: Request to Christchurch City Council to implement an alcohol ban in Woolston Village Photographs. ⇨

c      Item 6.1 – Presentation of Petition: Request to Christchurch City Council to implement an alcohol ban in Woolston Village Presentation Notes. ⇨  

7.   Opawa Children’s Library Building Disposal

Board Comment

The Board discussed the Expression of Interest process and concerns around this, agreeing that “commercial operators” be changed to “private operators”.

Sara Templeton left the meeting at 4:57 pm.  Sara Templeton returned to the meeting at 5:00 pm.

The Board suggested that the Library be considered for temporary use by community group(s).

Officer Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board recommend to Council to:

1.         Approve the removal of the building from its current flood prone location, following;

2.         An Expression of Interest process to determine whether there is any interest:

a.         From commercial operators to purchase and remove the building from the site (taking into account if this can be achieved for less than the cost of demolition) or;

b.         From not-for-profit, incorporated, community organisations to remove and relocate the building for a sustainable community use at no cost to Council.

3.         Request staff to report back to the Board if any relocation / purchase options arise from the EOI process.

4.         Approve the demolition of the building and remediation of the site if no purchase / relocation options arise from the EOI process.

5.         Delegate to the Manager Property Consultancy the authority to negotiate and enter into such contracts and documentation as deemed necessary to implement the action(s) arising from the EOI process including the removal of the building from its existing location and remediation of the site.

Community Board Decided LCHB/2022/00080

Part A

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board recommend to Council:

1.         Approve an Expression of Interest process be undertaken for the former Opawa Childrens Library Building to determine whether there is any interest:

a.         From private operators to purchase and remove the building from its current site (taking into account if this can be achieved for less than the cost of demolition) or;

b.         From not-for-profit, incorporated, community organisations to remove and relocate the building for a sustainable community use at no cost to Council.

c.         For a short to medium term use of building onsite, at no cost to Council.

2.         Request staff to report back to the Board if any relocation/ purchase options arise from the Expression of Interest process.

3.         Following the Expression of Interest process approve the removal of the building from its current flood prone location if no purchase/relocation options arise.

Sunita Gautam/Tim Lindley                                                                                                                                  Carried

8.   Devon Street / Strickland Street Intersection - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00081 (Original Officer Recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Approves, pursuant to clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, and as indicated in Attachment A of the agenda report, (‘Devon Street / Strickland Street Proposed No Stopping Restrictions’, Plan TG142002, dated 12/03/2022) that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times on the south side of Devon Street commencing at its intersection with Strickland Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 30 metres. 

2.         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 resolution 1 above.

3.         Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in 1. and 2. are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Jake McLellan/Sunita Gautam                                                                                                                             Carried

9.   36-38 Percy Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00082 (Original Officer Recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times on the east side of Percy Street, commencing at a point 58 metres south of its intersection with Cashel Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 12 metres.

2.         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 resolution 1 above.

3.         Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in1. and 2. are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Jake McLellan/Sunita Gautam                                                                                                                             Carried

10. Chaucer Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00083 (Original Officer Recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time generally in accordance with the plan provided as Attachment A to the agenda report (‘1-2 Chaucer Street, Proposed No Stopping Restrictions, TG142030, dated 20/06/2022).

2.         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 resolution 1 above.

3.         Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in 1. and 2. are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Jake McLellan/Sunita Gautam                                                                                                                             Carried

11. Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund - Community Board Projects

Board Comment

The Board discussed the two proposed community events (Community Service Awards and the proposed Board poroporoaki).  The Board agreed to hold the Community Service Awards but not to hold a Board poroporoaki.

Sara Templeton left the meeting at 5:18 pm.

Officer Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Establish the 2022-2023 Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Discretionary Response Fund with a sum of $100,000.

2.         Approve a grant of $3,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund to Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board towards Summer with your Neighbours 2022/2023.

3.         Approve a grant of $3,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Light Bulb Moments Fund and establish the fund.

4.         Approve a grant of $5,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Youth Development Fund and establish the fund.

5.         Approve a grant of $6,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Community Events.

6.         Approve a grant of $1,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards Communicating with the Community.

7.         Approve a grant of $30,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards Linwood Youth Development Project.

8.         Approve a grant of $7,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards a mural at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool.

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00084

Part C

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.              Establishes the 2022-2023 Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Discretionary Response Fund with a sum of $100,000.

2.              Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund to Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board towards Summer with your Neighbours 2022/2023.

3.              Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Light Bulb Moments Fund and establish the fund.

4.              Approves a grant of $5,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Youth Development Fund and establish the fund.

5.              Approves a grant of $1,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards Communicating with the Community.

6.              Approves a grant of $30,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards Linwood Youth Development Project.

7.              Approves a grant of $7,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards a mural at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool.

Sunita Gautam/Jake McLellan                                                                                                                             Carried

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00085

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.              Approves a grant of $2,500 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote 2022 Community Service Awards Event.

Darrell Latham/Jake McLellan                                                                                                                             Carried

Michelle Lomax requested that her vote against the resolutions be recorded.

12. Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - July 2022

Board Comment

The Board discussed the Sumner Esplanade Seating and what this means in regards to the Coastal Pathway project.

The Board discussed the matter of the heavy parking demand in the vicinity of Linfield Park during Saturday sports games.

Officer Recommendation Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receive the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Area Report for July 2022.

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00086

Part B

That the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board:

1.              Receives the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Area Report for July 2022.

2.              Requests removal and replacement of the current Sumner Esplanade seating.

3.              Requests an update from staff on the Bromley Traffic Project, including the upcoming milestones.

4.              Requests a report on parking at Linfield Park for the Board’s consideration of the need for installation of no parking restrictions on the Cypress Street/Rudds Rd intersection to aid motorists sight lines.

5.              Requests a report for the Board to consider appropriate planting for the berms adjacent to Linfield Park to discourage inappropriate parking.

6.              Requests that the Linfield Park fence be moved in areas where it is viable to do so to discourage inappropriate parking.  (for example at the south end of the on-street parking area of Kearneys Road).

Michelle Lomax/Tim Lindley                                                                                                                                 Carried

The Board exchanged the following information:

·         The Board sought and were given information on the Parks Volunteers Partnership.

·         It was noted that the staff advice on any planned future land use of the former Kennaway Farm site, including whether there is a proposal to install shipping containers at the site, is still awaited.

·         The Board noted that the scrap car yard on Garlands Road appears to be getting bigger.

·         The Board discussed the sports pavilion that is to be built at Lancaster Park to accommodate sports teams.  The Board noted that the relevant sports codes who will be the primary users of the pavilion are involved in the development of the pavilion.   

·         The Board were advised that Environment Canterbury are investigating the reinstatement of the Central City Shuttle.

·         The Board were advised that the Keep Christchurch Beautiful awards are currently open for nominations.

13.1   Shoplifting - Cashel Street Area

The Board discussed issues of some small retail shops in the Cashel Street area being the target of repeated shoplifting by youth.  The Board were advised that one retailer is now posting security camera footage of shoplifting on social media without censoring.

The Board agreed to offer to work with the New Zealand Police and YCD (Youth & Cultural Development) to find a solution to the issue of a group of youth repeatedly shoplifting in the area, including the appropriateness of camera footage of shoplifting being posted to social media.

13.2   Linwood Village - Overgrown Sections and Derelict Buildings

The Board discussed the vegetation growth and rubbish accumulation around derelict buildings and empty sections in Linwood Village highlighting a possible fire risk.

The Board agreed to seek staff advice on the possible fire danger from overgrown vegetation and rubbish on vacant sections and around derelict buildings in Linwood Village.

13.3   Worcester Street Cycleway

The Board discussed the continual issues of car parking and placement of rubbish bins on the Worcester Street cycleway, between Stanmore Road and Fitzgerald Avenue.

The Board agreed to request staff advice on the section of Rapanui Shag Rock Cycleway between Fitzgerald Avenue and Stanmore Road post construction safety audit and complaints received since the opening of the cycleway in December 2017.

13.4   Port Hills Stormwater and Springs Drainage

The Board were advised that the work that had been completed on Mt Pleasant Road appeared to be stopping stormwater entering residential properties.  It was noted that there is water that comes from underneath roads from springs and stormwater onto residential properties.

The Board agreed to seek staff advice on whether the Council has responsibility for water from springs flowing onto private owned land.

14. Resolution to Exclude the Public

Community Board Resolved LCHB/2022/00087

Part C

That at 6:26 pm the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 144 to 145 of the agenda be adopted.

Jake McLellan/Sunita Gautam                                                                                                                               Carried