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Waihoro

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Thursday 13 February 2025

Time:                                   4 pm

Venue:                                 Linwood Boardroom,
Gate B, 180 Smith Street,
Woolston

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Callum Ward

Keir Leslie

Melanie Coker

Will Hall

Lee Sampson

Tim Scandrett

Sara Templeton

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Shanelle Temaru-Ilalio

Acting Manager Community Governance

Tel: 941 7931

 shanelle.temaru-ilalio@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Jonathon Jones

Community Board Advisor

Tel: 941 5563

Jonathon.Jones@ccc.govt.nz

 

 

Website: www.ccc.govt.nz

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To view copies of Agendas and Minutes, go to:
https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/

 


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

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00001

That the apologies from Roy Kenneally and Tim Lindley for absence and for Melanie Coker for lateness be accepted.

 

Sara Templeton/Callum Ward                                                                                                                             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/2025/00002

That the minutes of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 12 December 2024 be confirmed.

Tim Scandrett/Keir Leslie                                                                                                                                      Carried

 

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network - Predator Trapping

Quentin McDonald, Chairperson, spoke on behalf of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network regarding a significant project the Network is intending to commence this year – predator trapping along the banks of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River.

After questions from members the chairperson thanked Quentin McDonald for his presentation and the work of Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network.

 

Attachments

a       Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network - Predator Trapping Presentation  

 

4.2

Replacement for the Plaque at Ashgrove Reserve

Sue Bye spoke on behalf of the Lower Cashmere Residents Association joined by Noel Collins regarding a replacement for the plaque at Ashgrove Reserve.

After questions from members the chairperson thanked Sue Bye and Noel Collins for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.              Refer the issues raised to staff for investigation and report back to the Board about a replacement plaque and funding.

 

Melanie Coker joined the meeting at 4.32 pm during consideration of item 4.3.

 

4.3

King Park, Mt Pleasant undesirable use and occupation

Richard Western, local resident spoke regarding concerns about undesirable use and occupation at King Park, Mt Pleasant. 

After questions from members the chairperson thanked Richard Western for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.              Refer the issues raised to staff for investigation and report back to the Board.

 

2.              Contact New Zealand Police and Community Patrol to request additional surveillance in the area.

Attachments

a       Richard Western Presentation on King Park, Mt Pleasant undesirable use and occupation  

 

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

There were no deputations by appointment.

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

 

7.   Correspondence

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00003 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 13 February 2025 from the Sumner Community Residents Association in relation to the new Sumner Skate Park.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

8.   Emerson Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00004 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Emerson Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions Report.

2.         Notes that the decision 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 stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the west side of Emerson Street, commencing at a point 23 metres south of its intersection with Poulson Street, and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.

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).

Callum Ward/Melanie Coker                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

 

9.   Ferry Road Pedestrian Island Crossing Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00005 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Ferry Road Pedestrian Island Crossing Proposed No Stopping Restrictions Report.

2.         Notes that the decision 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 resolutions 4 and 5 below.

4.         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 south side of Ferry Road, commencing at a point 15 metres west of its intersection with Settlers Crescent and extending in a westward direction for a distance of 39 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.

5.         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 30 minutes on the south side of Ferry Road, commencing at a point 91 metres west of its intersection with Settlers Crescent and extending in a westward direction for a distance of 10 metres. This restriction is to apply at all times.

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 south side of Ferry Road, commencing at a point 102 metres west of its intersection with Settlers Crescent and extending in a westward direction for a distance of 17 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.

7.         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 30 minutes on the south side of Ferry Road, commencing at a point 119 metres west of its intersection with Settlers Crescent and extending in a westward direction for a distance of 5.5 metres. This restriction is to apply at all times.

8.         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).

Tim Scandrett/Sara Templeton                                                                                                                          Carried

 

 

10. Tree Removals for South Library Omokihi

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00006 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Tree Removals for South Library Omokihi 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.         Grant staff the approval necessary to undertake the removal of trees as shown on the attached Tree Removal Plan, to facilitate the redevelopment of the Ōmōkihi South Library site.

4.         Notes that there may be scope to retain and work around some of the trees proposed for removal as the project progresses through investigating alternatives including but not limited to minor realignments to path layout or improving sightlines by pruning the canopy of existing trees.

Tim Scandrett/Lee Sampson                                                                                                                                Carried

 

Attachments

a       Staff report presentation - Tree Removals for South Library Omokihi  

 

 

11. Tree Removal, Hoon Hay Park section of Ballintines Drain Naturalisation.

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00007 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Tree Removal, Hoon Hay park section of Ballintines Drain Naturalisation.

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 removal of the three trees as described in the Tree assessment dated December 2024, location aerial and photo. Attachment B to the Report on the meeting agenda.

4.         Approves the Concept Pan which includes the planting of new native trees and shrubs. Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

Callum Ward/Melanie Coker                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

 

12. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - February 2025

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00008 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - February 2025 Report.

Callum Ward/Sara Templeton                                                                                                                             Carried

 

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

Part B

-          A member noted the issue of rubbish bins falling over in the wind and work underway to explore funding latches.

-          A member noted the ongoing footpath disruption on Nayland Street due to rockfall from the earthquakes in 2011 that has not been cleaned up.

-          A member noted ongoing safety concerns about the road layout at Athelstan Street and Simeon Street.

-          A member noted the attendance of Board members at the Picnic in the Park event at Barrington Park, next to Spreydon Library on 24 January 2025.

-          Two members noted their meeting with a representative of The Yarns Men, a charitable foundation focused on suicide prevention that is looking for a venue in the Waihoro Community Board area.

-          A member met with a local resident on Rose Street about concerns of frequent road works on the street.

-          A member noted a interest in having a crossing similar to the crossing outside Waltham School near St Martins New World.

-          A member noted the upcoming review of the Cashmere round-about.

-          A member noted the Crankworx mountain bike event would be taking place at the Christchurch Adventure Park from 13-16 February 2025.

-          A member noted that the upgrades to Sumner Esplanade look good.

-          A member noted the upcoming opening of Cornelius O'Connor Reserve half basketball court.

-          A member noted pool heating issues at Pioneer pool.

-          A member attended the Sommerfield Residents Association meeting on 10 February 2025.

-          A member noted that the Board would be hosting a workshop on 27 February on the Local Alcohol Policy.

-          A member noted that the Addington Bush BBQ would be held on 15 February 2025.

-          A member noted a meeting with Council staff and the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network on 21 January 2025 to discuss the Lower Heathcote Guidance plan.

-          A member noted a meeting on 4 February 2025 with a delegation of estuary bird specialists and educators from South Korea and Council staff.

 

 

Karakia Whakakapi 

 

Meeting concluded at 5.25pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 13 DAY OF MARCH 2025

 

Callum Ward

Chairperson