Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point Members are asked to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in the business on this agenda.

Members were invited to declare at this point in the meeting any personal or prejudicial interests they might have in the business on the agenda.

Cllr Scott declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 14  Public Rights of Way - Petition Seeking the Addition of Chapel Alley, Fulford to the List of Streets Maintainable at the Public Expense (minute 82 refers) as he was Chair of Fulford Parish Council in 2003 when this item was discussed.

Cllr D’Agorne declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the same agenda item as his partner had signed the petition and he was a member of the Parish Council in 2003-04 when the item was discussed. He spoke from the floor but left the room during discussion on the item and took no part in the discussion or the decision thereon.

Cllr Simpson-Laing declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 10 City Strategy Financial Support to Voluntary Organisations 2008/2009 (minute 78 refers) as she is employed by one of the voluntary organisations contained in the report and had been involved in drafting the organisations request for funding. She left the room during discussion on the item and took no part in the discussion or the decision thereon.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Members for City Strategy and Advisory Panel held on 10 December 2007.

RESOLVED :That the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Members for City Strategy and Advisory Panel held on 10 December 2007 be approved and signed by the Chair and the Executive Members as a correct record.

At this point in the meeting members of the public who have registered their wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda or an issue within the Panel’s remit can do so. Anyone who wishes to register or requires further information is requested to contact the Democracy Officer on the contact details listed at the foot of this agenda. The deadline for registering is Friday 11 January 2008 at 5 pm.

Representations were received in relation to Agenda Item 18, Petition from residents of Bramham Avenue requesting resurfacing of the highway, from a resident in support of the petition. He stated that there were problems in the street relating to noise, structural damage, vibration levels.

Representations were received in relation to Agenda Item 19, Six monthly review of speeding issues. A lead petitioner raised issues regarding Towthorpe Road Haxby, regarding high average speeds, the fact that there are young people walking and cycling to schools in the area, and that a petition had been signed by 55 residents.

Representations were received regarding the requirement to enforce the 20 mph speed limit on Burton Stone Lane. He stated that pedestrians, older people and school children were vulnerable, and that vehicles travelled speeds of up to 60 mph there. He also stated that the speed cushions were ineffective and that extra measures were needed to combat the problems in the area.

An additional speaker spoke of the requirement to enforce the 20 mph speed limit on Burton Stone Lane, and the problems with the narrowness of the road, overtaking and danger to cyclists.

Cllr Merrett spoke regarding the Hob Moor part of Tadcaster Road and Nunnery Lane. He also stated that the scoring system regarding accidents and safety priorities was correct.

Representations were received in relation to Agenda Item 13, Petition on Affordable Housing. The Chairman of the Helmsley Group spoke stating that the 50% affordable housing rule was unworkable, especially with the requirements for pepperpotting. He stated that if these rules were workable they would have been implemented previously. He requested that the council work with developers to work together to find solutions.

Further representations were received from the Managing Director of Hogg the Builders. He stated that the housing market is complex and that there is not a “one size fits all” solution. Some schemes would not have been able to go ahead if the 50% rule applied, and all aspects of the policy would need to be considered.

Representations were received in relation to Agenda Item 14, Public Rights of Way – Petition seeking the addition of Chapel Alley Fulford to the list of Streets Maintainable at Public Expense. Cllr Aspden gave his support for the proposals to adopt the path.

Cllr D’Agorne spoke from the floor and supported the adoption of the path.

Representations were received in relation to Agenda Item 10, City Strategy Financial Support to Voluntary Organisations 2008/09. The Chair of York CVS stated that there was insufficient funding allocated to the organisation and that there had been no increase since 2004.

The manager of York Credit Union stated that they needed £70k of additional funding to provide cooperative financial services, which included provision of loans and savings services. Funding is required for a partnership project with York Citizens Advice Bureau, and the aims of the service fit in with City of York Councils corporate objectives.

A representative of York Older People’s Assembly  spoke regarding the work  ...  view the full minutes text for item 71.

This report presents the 2008/09 budget proposals for Chief Executive’s Directorate.  It includes the revenue budget for 2007/08 (Annex 1) to show the existing budgets,the budget adjusted and rolled forward from 2007/08 into 2008/09, the provisional allocation of pay and price increases for the portfolio,officer proposals for budget service pressure costs and savings options for the portfolio area (Annexes 2 and 3), fees and charges proposals (Annex 4), other revenue budget options for consultation (Annex 5), andthe existing approved capital programme (Annex 6).

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Note the budget proposals for savings and growth; ;

(ii)               Note the areas for consultation for the revenue budget; ;

(iii)             Note the capital proposals; 

(iv)              Note the 2008/09 base budget as set out in paragraph 8, the service pressure proposals as set out in Annex 2, savings proposals as set out in Annex 3, fees and charges proposals as set out in Annex 4, and other revenue budget options for consultation as set out in Annex 5;

which are intended to form part of the budget to be considered by Budget Executive on 12 February 2008.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report presents the 2008/09 budget proposals for Chief Executive’s Directorate. It included the revenue budget for 2007/08 (Annex 1) to show the existing budgets,the budget adjusted and rolled forward from 2007/08 into 2008/09, the provisional allocation of pay and price increases for the portfolio

officer proposals for budget service pressure costs and savings options for the portfolio area (Annexes 2 and 3), fees and charges proposals (Annex 4), other revenue budget options for consultation (Annex 5), and the existing approved capital programme (Annex 6).

The Labour Group reserved their position for Budget Council.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Note the budget proposals for savings and growth; ;

(ii)               Note the areas for consultation for the revenue budget; ;

(iii)             Note the capital proposals; 

(iv)              Note the 2008/09 base budget as set out in paragraph 8, the service pressure proposals as set out in Annex 2, savings proposals as set out in Annex 3, fees and charges proposals as set out in Annex 4, and other revenue budget options for consultation as set out in Annex 5;

which are intended to form part of the budget to be considered by Budget Executive on 12 February 2008.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report presents the 2008/09 budget proposals for Economic Development.  It includes the revenue budget for 2007/08 (Annex 1) to show the existing budgets, the budget adjusted and rolled forward from 2007/08 into 2008/09, the provisional allocation of pay and price increases for the portfolio

officer proposals for budget service pressure costs and savings options for the portfolio area (Annexes 2 and 3), fees and charges proposals (Annex 4), other revenue budget options for consultation (Annex 5), the existing approved capital programme (Annex 6) and options for new capital schemes (Annex 7).

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Note the budget proposals for savings and growth; ;

(ii)               Note the areas for consultation for the revenue budget; ;

(iii)             Note the capital proposals; 

(iv)              Note the 2008/09 base budget as set out in paragraph 8, the service pressure proposals as set out in Annex 2, savings proposals as set out in Annex 3, fees and charges proposals as set out in Annex 4, other revenue budget options for consultation as set out in Annex 5, and options for new capital schemes as set out in annex 7.

which are intended to form part of the budget to be considered by Budget Executive on 12 February 2008.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report presented the 2008/09 budget proposals for Economic Development.  It included the revenue budget for 2007/08 (Annex 1) to show the existing budgets, the budget adjusted and rolled forward from 2007/08 into 2008/09, the provisional allocation of pay and price increases for the portfolio

officer proposals for budget service pressure costs and savings options for the portfolio area (Annexes 2 and 3), fees and charges proposals (Annex 4), other revenue budget options for consultation (Annex 5), the existing approved capital programme (Annex 6), and options for new capital schemes (Annex 7).

Members discussed the proposed reduction in contribution to Future Prospects and the increase to voluntary sector grants.

The Labour Group reserved their position for Budget Council.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Note the budget proposals for savings and growth; ;

(ii)               Note the areas for consultation for the revenue budget; ;

(iii)             Note the capital proposals; 

(iv)              Note the 2008/09 base budget as set out in paragraph 8, the service pressure proposals as set out in Annex 2, savings proposals as set out in Annex 3, fees and charges proposals as set out in Annex 4, other revenue budget options for consultation as set out in Annex 5, and options for new capital schemes as set out in annex 7.

which are intended to form part of the budget to be considered by Budget Executive on 12 February 2008.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report presents the 2008/09 Service Plans for the Chief Executive’s Directorate.

This report presented the 2008/09 Service Plans for the Chief Executive’s Directorate. Members were asked to note and comment on the content of the plans and to consider how these might influence any budget considerations outlined in the directorate’s 2008/09 revenue budget report.

Members were informed that any changes to these Service Plan following approval of the budget would be brought back to this EMAP in March.  

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to note the report and the comments made on the Chief Executives 2008/09 Service Plans.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To inform the budget process alongside the Directorate’s service planning.

This report presents the 2008/09 Service Plan for Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships, in the Directorate of City Strategy.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to note the report and the comments made on the City Strategy Service Plans 2008/09 – Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships April 2008 – March 2011

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To inform the budget process alongside the Directorate’s service planning and to monitor and review service planning issues and challenges facing City Strategy in the near future.

This report presented the 2008/09 Service Plan for Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships, in the Directorate of City Strategy.  Members were asked to note and comment on the content of the plan and to consider how it might influence any budget considerations outlined in the directorate’s 2008/09 revenue budget report.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to note the report and the comments made on the City Strategy Service Plans 2008/09 – Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships April 2008 – March 2011

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To inform the budget process alongside the Directorate’s service planning and to monitor and review service planning issues and challenges facing City Strategy in the near future.

This report presents the 2008/09 budget proposals for City Strategy (excluding Economic Development).  It includes the revenue budget for 2007/08 (Annex 1) to show the existing budgets, the budget adjusted and rolled forward from 2007/08 into 2008/09, the provisional allocation of pay and price increases for the portfolio, officer proposals for budget service pressure costs and savings options for the portfolio area (Annexes 2 and 3), fees and charges proposals (see separate report), other revenue budget options for consultation (Annex 4), the existing approved capital programme (Annex 5), and options for new capital schemes (Annex 6).

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note the budget proposals for savings and growth; ;

(ii)               Note the areas for consultation for the revenue budget;

(iii)             Note the capital proposals; 

(iv)              Note the 2008/09 base budget as set out in paragraph 8, the service pressure proposals as set out in Annex 2, savings proposals as set out in Annex 3, other revenue budget options for consultation as set out in Annex 4, and options for new capital schemes as set out in Annex 6;

which are intended to form part of the budget to be considered by Budget Executive on 12 February 2008.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report presented the 2008/09 budget proposals for City Strategy (excluding Economic Development). It included the revenue budget for 2007/08 (Annex 1) to show the existing budgets, the budget adjusted and rolled forward from 2007/08 into 2008/09, the provisional allocation of pay and price increases for the portfolio, officer proposals for budget service pressure costs and savings options for the portfolio area (Annexes 2 and 3), fees and charges proposals (see separate report), other revenue budget options for consultation (Annex 4), the existing approved capital programme (Annex 5), and options for new capital schemes (Annex 6).

It was raised that incorrect information was included in CSHS4 Reduction in support to subsidised bus services, this would be corrected by Officers.

The Labour Group reserved their position for Budget Council.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note the budget proposals for savings and growth; ;

(ii)               Note the areas for consultation for the revenue budget;

(iii)             Note the capital proposals; 

(iv)              Note the 2008/09 base budget as set out in paragraph 8, the service pressure proposals as set out in Annex 2, savings proposals as set out in Annex 3, other revenue budget options for consultation as set out in Annex 4, and options for new capital schemes as set out in Annex 6;

which are intended to form part of the budget to be considered by Budget Executive on 12 February 2008.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report advises Members of the proposed fees and charges for the City Strategy portfolio for the financial year 2008/09 and the anticipated increase in income which they will generate.  The Annex to the report sets out the detail of the individual charges.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the comments on the fees and charges proposals for consultation for 2008/09 contained in the report.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report advises Members of the proposed fees and charges for the City Strategy portfolio for the financial year 2008/09 and the anticipated increase in income which they would generate. The Annex to the report set out the detail of the individual charges.

The Labour Group reserved their position for Budget Council.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the comments on the fees and charges proposals for consultation for 2008/09 contained in the report.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 As part of the consultation for the 2008/09 budget setting process.

This report advises Members of the applications received for financial support from City Strategy’s voluntary sector funding budget for 2008/2009.  Members are requested to maintain existing three year funding agreements and to consider officer recommendations to award a number of one-year funding grants and Discretionary Rate Relief awards.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Approve Option A as set out in paragraph 24 of the report and detailed in Annex 3;

(ii)               Approve the additions to Option A set out in paragraph 28 if the additional growth bid is approved for the 2008/09 budget;

(iii)             Recommend that Officers review the options for making the most effective use of the City Strategy funding budget during 2008 and that the proposals are brought back to Members in due course.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 (i)         This provides continuity and eliminates the impact of any reductions in funding. These organisations have been identified as high priority as they meet some or all of the criteria for funding;

(ii)               This will ensure that an inflationary increase is applied to all grants and will enable additional grant funding to be awarded to organisations;

(iii)             This is so the most effective use can be made of the City Strategy voluntary sector funding budget in the future. It is recognised that the difficulty in funding new applications is an issue that needs to be included in this review.

This report advised Members of the applications received for financial support from City Strategy’s voluntary sector funding budget for 2008/2009. Members were requested to maintain existing three year funding agreements and to consider officer recommendations to award a number of one-year funding grants and Discretionary Rate Relief awards.

Written representations were received from Cllr Crisp stating her disappointment that the York Older Peoples Assembly is yet again not supported by the council.

The report presented three options for consideration :

A.            Maintain the existing one year funding awards at the same level as 2007/08, and award Discretionary Rate Relief to all organisations who were successful in 2007/08 plus York Racial Equality Network and York Supervised Child Contact Service (Annex 3).

B.             Reduce the existing one year funding awards by 20%, and award Discretionary Rate Relief to all organisations who were successful in 2007/08 plus York Racial Equality Network and York Supervised Child Contact Service. In addition award the remaining grant funding of £6,420 (made up of the 20% saving on existing one year funding awards) to one or more of the four new applications. 

C.             Redistribute the available budget between all 10 applications for grant funding, including the 4 organisations without existing funding agreements, and the 11 applications for Discretionary Rate Relief.

The Labour Group reserved their position for Budget Council.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Approve Option A as set out in paragraph 24 of the report and above and detailed in Annex 3;

(ii)               Approve the additions to Option A set out in paragraph 28 if the additional growth bid is approved for the 2008/09 budget;

(iii)             Recommend that Officers review the options for making the most effective use of the City Strategy funding budget during 2008 and that the proposals are brought back to Members in due course.¹

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 (i)         This provides continuity and eliminates the impact of any reductions in funding. These organisations have been identified as high priority as they meet some or all of the criteria for funding;

(ii)               This will ensure that an inflationary increase is applied to all grants and will enable additional grant funding to be awarded to organisations;

(iii)             This is so the most effective use can be made of the City Strategy voluntary sector funding budget in the future. It is recognised that the difficulty in funding new applications is an issue that needs to be included in this review.

This report presents the 2008/09 Service Plans for City Development & Transport, Planning & Sustainability, and Resource & Business Management, in the Directorate of City Strategy.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the report and the attached Service Plans 2008/09 covering April 2008 – March 2011.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To inform the budget process alongside the Directorate’s service planning and to monitor and review service planning issues and challenges facing City Strategy in the near future.

This report presented the 2008/09 Service Plans for City Development & Transport, Planning & Sustainability, and Resource & Business Management, in the Directorate of City Strategy. Members were asked to note and comment on the content of the plans and to consider how these might influence any budget considerations outlined in the directorate’s 2008/09 revenue budget report.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the report and the attached Service Plans 2008/09 covering April 2008 – March 2011.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To inform the budget process alongside the Directorate’s service planning and to monitor and review service planning issues and challenges facing City Strategy in the near future.

This report responds to a petition presented to a meeting of Full Council on 4^th October 2007, on behalf of the residents of Rawcliffe, regarding alleged anti-social behaviour.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Note the receipt of the petition;

(ii)               Note the action plan attached at annex 2 of the report;

(iii)             Request that a further report be brought back to the next meeting with feedback from the Youth Service, young people, residents, and Ward Councillors, and the police architectural liaison officer.

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 So as to respond to the petition presented to Council on 4 October 2007.

This report advised Members of the receipt of a petition presented to a meeting of full Council on 4 October 2007 on behalf of the residents of Rawcliffe, regarding alleged anti-social behaviour.

Officers accepted that the action plan included as part of the report was out of date as it had been published with the agenda, and that it would be updated. They reported that letters had been sent to the parents of the top ten offenders.

The use of the skatepark was discussed and  the importance of further consultation with ward councillors, residents, young people and the Youth Service.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Leader be advised to :

(i)                 Note the receipt of the petition;

(ii)               Note the action plan attached at annex 2 of the report;

(iii)             Request that a further report be brought back to the next meeting with feedback from the Youth Service, young people, residents, and Ward Councillors, and the police architectural liaison officer.¹

Decision of the Executive Leader

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 So as to respond to the petition presented to Council on 4 October 2007.

This report considers and responds to a petition on affordable housing.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note that the Council’s response the RSS Proposed Changes addresses the request in this petition for a higher housing allocation for the city.

(ii)               Note that through its 50% affordable housing policy and the use of the York Strategic Housing Market Assessment the Council is seeking to maximise the number and right type of affordable homes (including family homes) needed in the city.

(iii)             Agree that the most appropriate mechanism to explore any potential review of affordable housing planning policy issues in the City is through the Local Development Framework process;

(iv)             Note that the Council continues to explore opportunities outside the planning system to maximise affordable housing provision.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To provide a suitable response to the affordable housing petition received.

Members considered a report detailing a petition received on affordable housing. In responding it refered to two recent reports to the Executive regarding the Affordable Housing Policy Review and the Council’s response to the Secretary of States Proposed Changes to the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), both of which addressed the issues raised in this petition. The report acknowledged the increased housing needs facing the city and the need to maximise the role of the planning system in dealing with these issues whilst also acknowledging that solutions outside of planning will also need to be found to address growing affordable housing need in the city.

Members discussed the importance of dialogue taking place with developers and agreed this should be cross-party.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i) Note that the Council’s response the RSS Proposed Changes addresses the request in this petition for a higher housing allocation for the city.

(ii) Note that through its 50% affordable housing policy and the use of the York Strategic Housing Market Assessment the Council is seeking to maximise the number and right type of affordable homes (including family homes) needed in the city.

(iii) Agree that the most appropriate mechanism to explore any potential review of affordable housing planning policy issues in the City is through the Local Development Framework process;

(iv) Note that the Council continues to explore opportunities outside the planning system to maximise affordable housing provision;

(v) Agree that cross party dialogue be entered into with developers on the issue ¹.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To provide a suitable response to the affordable housing petition received.

This report responds to the receipt of a petition signed by 127 residents of Fulford, requesting that the path known as Chapel Alley be adopted by the Council. 

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to select Option B and progress the request to adopt the path and authorise offices to carry out the necessary surveys and costing required to bring Chapel Alley up to an adoptable standard.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To enable this information to be presented at the next available Executive Member meeting for further consideration by the Advisory Panel and the Executive Member.

Members considered a report which was in response to the receipt of a petition signed by 127 residents of Fulford requesting that the path known as Chapel Alley be adopted by the Council.

The report presented two options :

Option A – Continue to progress the Definitive Map Modification Order application method, to add the path to the Definitive Map, as and when resources allow.

Option B – Progress the request to adopt the path and authorise officers to carry out the necessary surveys and costing required with a view to presenting this information to the next available EMAP meeting for further consideration.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to select Option B and progress the request to adopt the path and authorise offices to carry out the necessary surveys and costing required to bring Chapel Alley up to an adoptable standard ¹.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To enable this information to be presented at the next available Executive Member meeting for further consideration by the Advisory Panel and the Executive Member.

This report advises Members of the receipt of a petition seeking traffic calming measures on Penyghent Avenue and the proposed initial action to be taken in response to the concerns expressed in it.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to defer the item.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To enable reconsultation to take place with residents and Ward Councillors, and for speed information to be published.

Members considered a report which advised them of the receipt of a petition seeking traffic calming measures on Penyghent Avenue and the proposed initial action to be taken in response to the concerns expressed in it.

Written representations were received from a resident of Penyghent Avenue requesting that speed humps be installed, referring to speeding problems in the street and the proximity of 3 schools nearby.

Members discussed the speed data for the area concerned and the requirement to publish all the speed information, and to reconsult with residents and Ward Councillors.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to defer the item.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To enable reconsultation to take place with residents and Ward Councillors, and for speed information to be published ¹.

This report brings to the attention of the Executive Members & Advisory Panel the receipt of a petition that requests the installation of CCTV in the vicinity of Bishopthorpe Road / Scarcroft Road and also asks for the relocation of the recycling bins on Bishopthorpe Road car park.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to advise the lead petitioner that work is in progress with regards to the installation of CCTV and that the Waste Strategy Team will investigate alternative locations within the car park for the recycling facilities.  

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To keep the local community informed of the current situation.

This report brought to the attention of the Advisory Panel the receipt of a petition that requested the installation of CCTV in the vicinity of Bishopthorpe Road / Scarcroft Road and also asked for the relocation of the recycling bins on Bishopthorpe Road car park.

The report presented two options :

A. Inform the lead petitioner that work is in progress with regards to the installation of CCTV and that there are no plans to relocate the recycling facilities.

B. Inform the lead petitioner that work is in progress with regards to the installation of CCTV and request that the Waste Strategy Team investigate alternative locations within the car park for the recycling facilities.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to approve option B, and advise the lead petitioner that work is in progress with regards to the installation of CCTV and that the Waste Strategy Team will investigate alternative locations within the car park for the recycling facilities ¹. 

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To keep the local community informed of the current situation.

This report brings to the attention of the Executive Members & Advisory Panel the receipt of a petition that requests action be taken to tackle various traffic related issues in Highcliffe Court.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the action taken and proposed by Officers and that the lead petitioner is informed of this.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To respond to the petition.

Members considered a report which brought to the attention of the Advisory Panel the receipt of a petition that requested action be taken to tackle various traffic related issues in Highcliffe Court.

The report presented two options :

A.        Note the action taken to resolve the concerns raised.

B.            Introduce waiting restrictions in much of the street.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to approve Option A and note the action taken and proposed by Officers and that the lead petitioner is informed of this ¹.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To respond to the petition.

This report presents a petition from 28 residents of Bramham Avenue, Acomb, calling for the road to be resurfaced in order that it is better able to sustain the volume of bus traffic now using it.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note the petition;

(ii)               Approve Option 1 as detailed in paragraph 16;

(iii)             Advise the lead petitioner of the decision taken.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To comply with current Council policy and ensure that highway maintenance budgets are expended in the most cost effective way based on the Council’s assessed prioroties.

Members considered a report which advised them of the receipt of a petition from 28 residents who live in Bramham Avenue, Acomb, York.  It called for the road to be resurfaced in order that it is better able to sustain the volume of bus traffic now using the road. 

The residents also stated that "the frequency of buses, particularly double deckers are responsible for the damage to the ceilings in their homes, first the timetable was altered from a half hourly service to a ten minute service.  The number of buses now on this route varies from 85 to 100 per day". 

The report presented two options :

Option 1:  Members may agree as part of their Advanced Programme of works to reconstruct/resurface this road in the financial year commencing April 2008.

Option 2:  Members may decide they would like to see this road reconstructed/resurfaced this financial year in preference to one of the already approved schemes.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note the petition;

(ii)               Approve Option 1 as detailed in paragraph 16 and above ¹;

(iii)             Advise the lead petitioner of the decision taken ².

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To comply with current Council policy and ensure that highway maintenance budgets are expended in the most cost effective way based on the Council’s assessed prioroties.

This report advises Members of the many locations where concerns about traffic speeds have been raised, and provides an update on progress towards assessing these against the agreed prioritisation framework.  Based on this assessment process, a number of priority sites are identified and discussed, leading to the development of proposals for possible future speed management actions.  The report also gives an update on the use of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) as a speed management tool around the City.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the outcome of the speeding assessments carried out by Officers, and give in principle support to an appropriate funding allocation being made within the 2008/09 Transport Capital Programme for speed management proposals to enable the proposals set out in Annex B to be progressed.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To enable funding to be allocated appropriately.

Members considered a report which advised them of the many locations where concerns about traffic speeds have been raised, and provides an update on progress towards assessing these against the agreed prioritisation framework. Based on this assessment process, a number of priority sites were identified and discussed, leading to the development of proposals for possible future speed management actions.

The report also gave an update on the use of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) as a speed management tool around the City.

Members discussed areas within the city where speeding is an issue, the use of VAS, driver behaviour and the importance of driver education and a change in attitude to speeding, and the close work with the police on this issue.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to note the outcome of the speeding assessments carried out by Officers, and give in principle support to an appropriate funding allocation being made within the 2008/09 Transport Capital Programme for speed management proposals to enable the proposals set out in Annex B to be progressed ¹.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To enable funding to be allocated appropriately.

This report discusses how the provisional highway maintenance surfaces programmes have been prepared.  It recommends and seeks approval to begin advanced design for a list of schemes in each category of work. 

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note the results of the June and October 2007 condition surveys on the city’s roads and footways;

(ii)               Approve the split in funding between footways and roads on a 50/50 basis;

(iii)             Approve the provisional programme of work listed in Annexes 3 – 12 of this report.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To ensure the Highway Maintenance budget is expended in the most cost effective way based on the Council’s assessed priorities and approved policies.

This report discussed how the provisional highway maintenance surfaces programmes had been prepared.  It recommended and sought approval to begin advanced design for a list of schemes in each category of work. 

Members considered the provisional programme as detailed in the annexes to the report.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to :

(i)                 Note the results of the June and October 2007 condition surveys on the city’s roads and footways;

(ii)               Approve the split in funding between footways and roads on a 50/50 basis;

(iii)             Approve the provisional programme of work listed in Annexes 3 – 12 of this report ¹.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED :That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON :                 To ensure the Highway Maintenance budget is expended in the most cost effective way based on the Council’s assessed priorities and approved policies.