Agenda and minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 02 July 2015 were agreed as a correct record.

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A Public Comment was received from David Carnac who spoke in relation to item 10.  At the request of the Chairman Mr Carnac agreed to make his comments when the committee considered item 10.

A Public Comment was received from David Howard who spoke in relation to item 13.   At the request of the Chairman Mr Howard agreed to make his comments when the committee considered item 13.

The Committee considered a Members’ Item submitted by Councillor Caroline Stock which requested Members of the Committee to consider double yellow lines at locations on Great Bushey Drive.

Having considered the Member’s Item and oral representations form Councillor Stock the Committee:

Resolved:

·         That the Committee noted the report

·         That the Committee agreed to instruct and delegated powers to the Commissioning Director for Environment to consider how this issue can be resolved with a view to implement the request. 

·         That the implementation of the double yellow lines at the location be funded from the Committee’s approved budget. This work to be capped up to £2,000.  

·         That Ward Members and Ms Ward be consulted

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The Committee received the items below, which had been referred to the Committee by the Chairman of the Chipping Barnet Area Residents Forum, Councillor Lisa Rutter.

The Chairman introduced the report which sets out a review on actions and matters raised at previous area committee meetings. The Committee noted the report and the progress update along with the work programme at appendices 1 and 2 of the report.

Having considered the report the Committee:

Resolved:

1.    That the Committee noted the update and actions set out in Appendix 1 of this report.

2.    That the Committee noted and agreed the forward plan attached as Appendix 2 of this report.

3.    In the matter of introducing parking controls in Colney Hatch Lane and Friern Village Estate to overcome the reported inconsiderate parking:

·         That the Committee noted the update provided in appendix 1.

·         That the Committee agreed the expenditure of £10,000 to undertake statutory consultation on parking control proposals in November 2015.

·         In the event that no objections to the statutory consultation are received, or where objections are received, Officers are able to resolve any such objection(s), that Officers be authorised to implement the measures through the making of the relevant Traffic Management Orders;

·         That a further report on the outcome of the statutory consultation is provided to the January 2016 Chipping Barnet Area Committee meeting.

4. In the matter of assessing parking provision in Chipping Barnet Town Centre (Parking Bay occupancy) to assess if it is adequate:

·         The Committee noted the update provided in appendix 1.

·         The Committee noted that a survey to assess parking capacity was undertaken in March 2015, the results of which will be reported to the January 2016 Area Committee.

5. In the matter of taking steps to reduce speed on Manor Drive, Whetstone raised by Cllr Lisa Rutter:

·           The Committee noted the update provided in appendix 1.

·           That the Committee agreed the expenditure of £15,000 for the installation of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) to monitor traffic speed in Manor Drive for a period of 6 months, with officers analysing the data.

·           That the findings are reported to a future meeting of this Area Committee in 2016 and this item added to the 2016/17 Chipping Barnet Area Committee Work Programme.

6. In the matter of the request from The Avenue EN5 / Alson Road – Pedestrian improvement:

·         That the Committee noted the update provided in Appendix 1.

·         That the Committee noted the progress update and alternative proposals will be reported to the October 2015 Area Committee meeting.

7. In the matter of the request from the High Barnet Town Team to build out the pavement to create a more welcoming public realm:

·         That the Committee resolved to defer the recommendations until item 4 (above) has been concluded as the Chairman understood from Highways that the proposed paving build out would result in the loss of up to 9 car parking spaces on the High Street. The Chairman and Councillor Stock both raised concerns relating to the £20,000 cost of the assessment which they were of the view could be spent on more pressing area environment priorities.     

8.  That the Committee noted the Work  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the introduction from the Strategic Director for Programmes and Performance. Following a number of changes in the way Area Committee budgets are allocated, it was noted that Area Committees now have greater flexibility to allocate these funds to local issues and needs. 

The Committee welcomed the report and therefore:

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Committee noted and discussed the specific issues highlighted in this report in relation to:

• An ageing & isolated population

• Pockets of Deprivation

• Obesity and Participation in Sport

2.    The Committee agreed that Based on the content of the report that a further report be submitted to a future meeting in order for costs to be associated to the areas identified above and in relation to:

·         The use of pedometers for children and young people in schools

·         Reducing child obesity and increasing sporting participation opportunities in the Borough’s green spaces

·         The Committee recommended that Officers should consider a spend allocation not exceeding £20,000 per Ward when drawing up their proposals.      

The committee commended the officers on producing a very thorough and helpful report.

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the introduction provided from the Chairman.   The Committee noted that petitions which have more than 25 signatures but less than 2,000 will now be reported to the relevant Area Committee.    The Committee heard an oral representation from lead petitioner Dr Conroy who spoke for 5 minutes and Mr David Carnac who made a Public Comment in relation to this item who spoke for 3 minutes.

Having considered the item the Committee:

Resolved:

·         That the Committee noted the petition

·         That the Committee requested that the Committee receive a report at a future meeting which outlines in detail all the options that are available that outline the concerns of residents in relation to the received petition.

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the introduction from the Re’s Senior Engineer from the Traffic and Development Team.

Having considered the report the Committee:

·         That the Committee agreed that the proposal for a zebra crossing on Osidge Lane be implemented at the location identified on the Option 3 and in line with Appendix 2.

·         That the Committee instruct the Commissioning Director for Environment to

o   proceed with detailed design and consultation of the amended scheme

o   to consider any consultation responses

o   decide whether amendments should be made as a result

o   subject to meeting all necessary statutory requirements to implement the scheme.

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the introduction provided from the Chairman.  The Committee heard an oral representation from Ward Member, Councillor David Longstaff.  

Having considered the report and Councillor’s Longstaff’s representations the Committee:

·         Refused the item and the Officers recommendations as the location of the two crossing points were not considered appropriate, The Committee requested the Officers to meet with Ward Members to consider further options. 

The Committee noted the information set out in the report and the introduction provided by Ward Member and Committee Member, Councillor Philp Cohen, who welcomed the scheme before stating his disappointment that some of his resident’s views had not been incorporated into the report, such as improvements to the footway and a stop line at the Victoria Road/Park Road junction.

The Committee then heard an oral representation from Mr David Howard who made a Public Comment in relation to this item and spoke for 3 minutes. Mr Howard stated that whilst the scheme was a clear improvement on the status quo he was very disappointed that a number of additional measures had not been incorporated into the final proposal by officers. He was therefore supporting the scheme with the following provisos: that the Tesco Development’s Section 106 money is used to:

·         Implement crossing facilities at the north junction with East Barnet and Victoria Road;

·          Improve the junction at the north end of Victoria Road with the A110 East Barnet Road to deter speeding and using Victoria Road as a rat run.

Having considered the report and the representations the Committee:

1.    Noted the intention to address traffic management concerns on Victoria Road, Margaret Road and the targeted junction locations with A110 East Barnet Road (S), Warwick Close, Victoria Close, Margaret Road (E and W), Park Road, Glyn Avenue, Albert Road and A110 East Barnet Road (N)

2.    That the Committee be mindful of the Councils current approach to traffic calming

3.    That the Committee agreed the revised Option 2 and agreed to instruct and delegate to the Commissioning Director for Environment to proceed with commissioning a detailed design and associated public consultation with a view to implementation when resources are in place

4.    That the Committee agreed and requested that Ward Members will be consulted with and provided information for the costs and the funding stream. 

The Chairman requested that Officers investigate the possibility of opening the Barnet House Car Park at weekends for public use. The Chairman noted that allowing free public use of Council office car parks at weekends was fairly common practice among Local Authorities.   This was welcomed by the Committee and therefore:

Resolved 

·         That the Committee support the intention to open the Barnet House car park for Members of the public to use on the weekends

·         That the Committee requested that Officers investigate this proposal and update Committee Members when further information is available.