Agenda, decisions and minutes

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·        any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests

·        any prejudicial interests or

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which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

The Executive Member was asked to declare, at this point in the meeting, any personal interests, not included on the Register of Interests, or any prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests that he might have had in respect of business on the agenda. He declared that he had none.

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It was reported that there had been one registration to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme.

Mr Dave Merrett sent apologies in advance of the meeting and provided the Executive Member with a written representation in respect of items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda. The Officers provided a response in relation to his queries under the relevant items in the meeting and agreed to provide a further written response after the meeting ended.

This report identifies the proposed changes to the 2017/18 Economy & Place Transport Capital Programme to take account of carryover funding and schemes from 2016/17 as well as the new funding available for transport schemes. It also provides details of the 2016/17 Economy & Place Transport Capital Programme outturn.

Resolved:                     1) That the carryover schemes and adjustments set out in the report and annexes be approved.

2) That the increase to the 2017/18 Economy & Place Transport Capital Programme be noted.

3) That the list of priority pedestrian crossing schemes to be progressed in 2017/18 be noted.

Reason:                        To implement the Council’s transport strategy identified in York’s third Local Transport Plan and the Council Priorities, and deliver schemes identified in the Council’s Transport Programme.

The Executive Member considered the report identifying the proposed changes to the 2017/18 Economy & Place Transport Capital Programme in order to take account of carryover funding and schemes from 2016/17 as well as the new funding available for transport schemes. It also provided details of the 2016/17 Economy & Place Transport Capital Programme outturn.

The Head of Transport, who was in attendance, confirmed that works on the pedestrian crossing schemes (as described in Annex 3 of the report) were prioritised on the basis of the survey work undertaken in the past. It was then

Resolved              i) That the carryover schemes and adjustments set out in the report and annexes be approved.

ii) That the increase to the 2017/18 Economy & Place Transport Capital Programme be noted.

iii) That the list of priority pedestrian crossing schemes to be progressed in 2017/18 be noted.

Reason:              To implement the Council’s transport strategy identified in York’s third Local Transport Plan and the Council Priorities, and deliver schemes identified in the Council’s Transport Programme.

This report seeks approval to make changes to the pedestrian and cycle crossing point on Great North Way. The Executive Member is asked to approve implementation of the scheme shown in Annex B.

Resolved:                     That the implementation of the scheme be approved.

Reason:                        To address concerns over the difficulty and safety of crossing at the existing facility.

The Executive Member considered proposed changes to the pedestrian and cycle crossing point on the 2-lane dual carriageway section of Great North Way in response to a number of concerns raised over several years.

The Executive Member considered the following options:

·        To approve implementation of the scheme shown in Annex A, subject to any amendments the Executive Member feels are necessary.

·        To approve implementation of the amended scheme shown in Annex B, subject to any further changes the Executive Member feels are necessary.

·        Not to alter the exiting crossing.

The Transport Projects Manager and the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways and Environment were in attendance to summarise the report and answer questions. It was clarified that:

·        one of aims of the scheme was to make it easier and safer to cross the south side of Great North Way where there were often two lanes of queuing traffic;

·        consultation with Sustrans, York Cycle Campaign, and the Cyclists’ Touring Club had been undertaken, but no responses were received;

·        major future upgrade works planned for the A1237 roundabout would mainly be undertaken on the west side, and should not affect the proposed works on Great North Way covered by the report.

The Executive Member thanked the Officers for their input and it was

Resolved:                     That the implementation of the scheme shown in Annex B be approved.

Reason:                        To address concerns over the difficulty and safety of crossing at the existing facility.

The purpose of this document is to report the receipt of a petition and determine what action is appropriate. It is recommended that that the area is added to the Residents’ parking waiting list and an investigation carried out when it reaches the top of the list. It is also recommended that the strategic review of Residents’ Parking policy is undertaken.

Resolved:                     1) That the area be added to the Residents’ parking waiting list and an investigation be carried out when it reaches the top of the list.

2) That a strategic review of Residents’ parking policy be undertaken.

Reason:                        1) Because this will respond to Residents’ concerns in the order they are raised and can be progressed depending on funding available each year.

2) To provide a more strategic and effective response to Residents’ parking concerns in the city.

The Executive Member considered the document reporting the receipt of a petition from the Sussex Road residents requesting a residents’ parking scheme. The Executive Member was asked to determine what action was appropriate.

The Executive Member considered the following options:

·        Option 1 – Note the petition but take no action.

·        Option 2 – Approve the initial consultation.

·        Option 3 – Give approval to progress an investigation when the area reaches the top of the waiting list along with the option of widening the consultation depending on circumstances at the time.

It was confirmed that a report with further recommendations would be presented during the Decision Session meeting after the consultations took place. It was then

Resolved:                     i) That  option 3 be approved and the area be added to the Residents’ parking waiting list and an investigation be carried out when it reaches the top of the list.

ii) That a strategic review of Residents’ parking policy be undertaken.

Reason:                        i) Because this will respond to Residents’ concerns in the order they are raised and can be progressed depending on funding available each year.

ii) To provide a more strategic and effective response to Residents’ parking concerns in the city.

The purpose of this document is to report the receipt of a petition and determine what action is appropriate. It is recommended that that the area is added to the Residents’ parking waiting list and an investigation carried out when it reaches the top of the list. It is also recommended that the strategic review of Residents’ Parking policy is undertaken.

Resolved:                     1) That the area be added to the Residents’ parking waiting list and an investigation be carried out when it reaches the top of the list.

2) That a strategic review of Residents’ parking policy be undertaken.

Reason:                        1) Because this will respond to Residents’ concerns in the order they are raised and can be progressed depending on funding available each year.

2) To provide a more strategic and effective response to Residents’ parking concerns in the city.

The Executive Member considered the document reporting the receipt of a petition from the Clifton Dale residents requesting a residents’ parking scheme. The Executive Member was asked to determine what action was appropriate.

The Executive Member considered the following options:

·        Option 1 – Note the petition but take no action.

·        Option 2 – Approve the initial consultation.

·        Option 3 – Give approval to progress an investigation when the area reaches the top of the waiting list along with the option of widening the consultation depending on circumstances at the time.

 It was confirmed that a report with further recommendations would be presented during the Decision Session meeting after the consultations took place. It was then

Resolved:                     i) that option 3 be approved and the area be added to the Residents’ parking waiting list and an investigation be carried out when it reaches the top of the list.

ii) That a strategic review of Residents’ parking policy be undertaken.

Reason:                        i) Because this will respond to Residents’ concerns in the order they are raised and can be progressed depending on funding available each year.

ii) To provide a more strategic and effective response to Residents’ parking concerns in the city.