Minutes of Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

15 June 2023

Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B Reports for Information

Part C Decisions Under Delegation

Karakia Tīmatanga: All together

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

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Decision

There were no apologies.

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

Tim Lindley declared an interest in Item 5.1 Deputation by the Coastal Pathway Group

regarding a proposed Len Lye sculpture "Grass" to be located in Scott Park and Item 7 correspondence from the Coastal Pathway Group and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on these items.

Lee Sampson declared an interest in Item 8 Cashmere Tennis Club- Request for New Court Surfacing and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on this item.

Keir Leslie declared an interest in Item 7 correspondence from the Sumner Community Orchard and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on this item.

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00045

That the minutes of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 11 May 2023 be confirmed.

Callum Ward/Tim Lindley Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Transport Issues in Hoon Hay Area

Jenny Goodman and Kaitlyn White spoke on behalf of Hoon Hay Community Association regarding transport safety issues in the Hoon Hay Area.

After receiving a lot of feedback from local residents on road safety issues at events, the Association undertook a way of collating this; via a six-week online petition and collected hand written signatures at events, with 100% support for better road safety in Hoon Hay, and 99% support for a pedestrian island on Hoon Hay Road between Mathers Road and Sparks Road.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Ms Goodman and Ms White for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Requests staff review the tabled Better Road Safety Report presented by the Hoon Hay Community Association and provide advice on the issues raised in the report.

Attachments

a Item 4.1 Public Forum - Hoon Hay Community Association - Better Road Safety Report ⇨

4.2

Coastal Pathway - Art Sculpture

Miranda Hill spoke on behalf of Pacific Fleet Windsurfing Incorporated and as a member of Canterbury Windsports Association regarding the proposed Len Lye art sculpture placement along the Christchurch Coastal Pathway at Scott Park.

Ms Hill advised the Board that windsurfing and wing foiling are becoming quite popular with more people taking up these fast growing sports. Ms Hill spoke of the concerns for health and safety, and noted that Scott Park has limited space.

Questions raised by the windsurfing club:

· Will the installation mean a change to the number of available carparks?

· Will there be any changes to our ability to access the area with trailers re transport of boards and equipment?

· Will there be any changes with regard to our ability to access the water?

· Anything else that you can think of that we will need to do differently in terms of our operation at Scott Park as a result of the proposed changes to the area?

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Ms Hill for her presentation.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Requests staff address the questions raised by Pacific Fleet Windsurfing club and report back to the Board.

2. Requests staff advise what consultation has been done on the approved landscape plan, and what consultation and engagement will be done for any changes to the approved landscape plan for Scott Park.

3. Requests staff advice on any health and safety issues relating to the proposed Len Lye sculpture –"Grass".

4. Requests clarification regarding the delegation for the proposed change to the landscape plan at Scott Park.

Attachments

a Item 4.2 Public Forum - Pacific Fleet Windsurfing presentation ⇨

Tim Lindley left the table at 4:30 pm after consideration of item 4.2.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Len Lye sculpture in Scott Park alongside the Coastal Pathway

Hanno Sander and Tim Lindley spoke on behalf of the Coastal Pathway Group regarding a proposed Len Lye sculpture "Grass" to be located in Scott Park alongside the Coastal Pathway. (Item 7, correspondence from Coastal Pathway Group, of these minutes refers).

Dr Lindley provided history on the Group and the work that has been accomplished to date. Mr Sander advised that the Group is now at the stage of making the pathway a special place; including supporting the placement of three sculptures along the Coastal Pathway.

Mr Sander acknowledges that this sculpture is not the one that was suggested for the 2019 approved landscape plan, and given the difference in size, would need to be relocated to where the temporary toilet facility is currently located.

The Group is collaborating with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Canterbury University and four students in their final year are building the sculpture.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Sander and Dr Lindley for their presentation.

Attachments

a Item 5.1 Deputation - Coastal Pathway Group presentation ⇨

Tim Lindley returned to the table at 4:46 pm after consideration of item 5.

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

8. Cashmere Tennis Club- Request for New Court Surfacing

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00046 (Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Approves the re-surfacing of the Cashmere Tennis Club tennis courts in a synthetic surface as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda subject to the work meeting all compliance requirements.

Tim Scandrett/Roy Kenneally Carried

Lee Sampson abstained from discussion and voting on item 8.

7. Correspondence
	(Item 4.1 of these minutes refers).
	Staff Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receive the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding Edgar Taylor Walk in Beckenham Park. 2. Receive the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding temporary roading measures. 3. Receive the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding the land use approval in the red zone by the Sumner Community Orchard – Hua Whenua. 4. Receive the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding the placement of a Len Lye sculpture in Scott Park alongside the Coastal Pathway.
	Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00047 Part B That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding Edgar Taylor Walk in Beckenham Park and refers to staff to follow up. 2. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding temporary roading measures, and refers to staff for advice. 3. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding the land use approval in the red zone by the Sumner Community Orchard – Hua Whenua, and requests staff progress a lease to this group. Keir Leslie declared an interest in this item of correspondence and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on this item. 4. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 June 2023 regarding the placement of a Len Lye sculpture in Scott Park alongside the Coastal Pathway, and requests a briefing from staff on the proposed changes to the Scott Park landscape plan. Tim Lindley declared an interest in this item of correspondence and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on this item. Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett Carried

9. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Discretionary Response Fund 2022/23 Application: St Peters Indoor Bowls

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00048 (Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

Approves a grant of $500 from the 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund to St Peters Indoor Bowling Club towards hall hire.

Tim Scandrett/Keir Leslie Carried

10. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Discretionary Response Fund 2022/23 Application: Redcliffs Public Library, Power, Printer and Volunteer's Recognition Project

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00049 (Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

Approves a grant of $1,313.66 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Redcliffs Public Library Incorporated towards volunteer recognition, power and purchase of printer.

Sara Templeton/Tim Lindley Carried

The meeting adjourned at 4.56pm and reconvened at 5.43pm.

11. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - June 2023

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2023/00050 (Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change)

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report for June 2023.

Tim Scandrett/Callum Ward Carried

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

Part B

Board members exchanged information on the following:

· A member advised there is a stormwater disconnect between a developer and those purchasing.

· All members have received correspondence on South Library consultation.

· A member asked if there was an update with Westmorland footbridge.

· A member attended the Estuary Trust meeting.

· A member received correspondence from the local Member of Parliament regarding Rossmore Terrace safety concerns.

· A member received correspondence regarding community facilities in the Lindon Grove area.

· A member will attend a meeting regarding Leith Reserve and the number of neglected trees in the reserve.

· A member received an invitation to the opening of the John Jamieson Lookout, Bellbird carpark.

· A member attended a safety meeting regarding Warren Crescent.

· A member attended Spreydon Neighbourhood Network meeting.

· A member attended Addington Neighbourhood Association meeting.

· A member was contacted by a resident about possible widening of the footpath opposite West Spreydon School.

· A member met with Kainga Ora, local Member of Parliament, and Te Kōmanawa Rowley School regarding communicating on Kainga Ora houses.

· A member advised that road safety consultation is happening in the Hoon Hay Road area and asked members to consider what groups should be approached for engagement.

· A member met with business owners' in Sydenham.

· A member attended planting on Fifield Terrace riverbank.

· A member was contacted by a resident regarding a declined Customer Service Request – vandalism at Opawa Childrens Library.

· A member was contact by Chatswood Retirement Village regarding excessive speeds and advised that speeds and parking issues on Hawford Road will be assessed by staff.

· A member attended a safety hui in Heathcote.

· A member was contacted about the lack of carparking spaces by the Heathcote Valley shops.

· A member attended the 75^th anniversary celebrations of the Christchurch Irish Society.

12.1 Port Hills Management Plan

A member met with staff regarding a proposed Port Hill management plan.

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board requests staff facilitate a workshop to identify the Boards' aspirations on what a Port Hills management plan would look like, including the process, engagement, consultation, where it would sit.

12.2 Council Projects

A member shared that there are a lot of projects in the board area, and the need to know what they are in order to share with the local community.

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board requests staff investigate a tool that shows current works and planned projects.

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.3

Proposed basketball half-court at Cornelius O'Connor Reserve

The Manuka Rangatahi rōpū spoke about a basketball half-court proposal for Cornelius O’Connor Reserve.

Five young men – Tane, Donte, Finn, Jerimiah, and Tyrone informed the Board of the desire for a basketball half-court at Cornelius O'Connor Reserve that include the following points:

· Proximity of nearest basketball court.

· Safety issues in getting to closest basketball court, across State Highway.

· The high costs to stay active.

· The benefits it will bring now and in the future.

· A place to make connections and friends.

· Letters of support from seven local organisations.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Tane, Donte, Finn, Jerimiah, and Tyrone for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refers the request for consideration of the installation of a basketball half-court at Cornelius O'Connor Reserve to staff for investigation and report back to the Board.

Attachments

a Item 4.3 Public Forum - Manuka Rangatahi Rōpū presentation ⇨

b Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from Addington Farm ⇨

c Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from Addington Neighbourhood Association Incorporated ⇨

d Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from Addington Te kura Taumatua ⇨

e Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from Cross Over Trust ⇨

f Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from Hillmorton High School - Tigers Sport ⇨

g Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from Manuka Cottage ⇨

h Item 4.3 Public Forum - Letter of Support from St Mary the Virgin Parish, Addington ⇨

Karakia Whakamutunga: All together.

Meeting concluded at 6.28 pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 13^TH DAY OF JULY 2023

Callum Ward

Chairperson