Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Alex Bain-Stewart and Oliver Lodge.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 9 July 2014.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2014 be approved.

Report of the Town Clerk.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Town Clerk which advised Members of action taken by the Town Clerk in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman since the last meeting.

RESOLVED- that it be noted that approval was given to the following:-

1)    To approve the Gateway 4 report in relation to the Bank By-Pass Walking Routes Project;

2)    To approve the Environmental Enhancement projects to be delivered in 2014/2015 using additional Transport for London (TfL) funding (The detailed schemes to be circulated to Members of the Sub Committee)

3)    To approve funding of £115,000 to allow the Crossrail Moorgate Urban Integration to progress to Gateway 4 (stage 1) and the agreement of design proposals by the end of December 2014.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment in relation to the Mark Lane Environmental Enhancements Project.

RESOLVED – That,

1)    the commencement of phase one enhancement works be authorised and funds be released from the 64-74 Mark Lane Section 106 Agreement subject to the costs of reparations being finalised and received from the developer;

2)    £12,000 from the 64-74 Mark Lane Section 106 Agreement be released to cover the staff costs and fees associated with delivering the phase one works;

3)    £25,650 from the 64-74 Mark Lane Section 106 Agreement be released to fund the phase two design development, including transport analysis, detailed design and consultation with key stakeholders; and

4)    £10,000 from the 64-74 Mark Lane Section 106 Agreement be released to cover the additional costs incurred on the scheme.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee received a report regarding the removal of car park ramps at Middlesex Street Estate.

The Sub Committee referred to the planned demolition work which had been deferred from 11 August.  Members requested that the issue of improved communication with residents be raised at the meeting of the Housing Management and Almshouses Sub Committee at its next meeting given that the changes to the schedule had generated some negative feedback from residents.

Members noted that information regarding the use of the off-street Parking Reserve fund and what this funding was ear marked for, was contained in the schedules submitted to the Planning and Transportation Committee and it was therefore agreed to submit this same report to this Sub Committee for information.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the Limeburner Lane Section 278 project.

RESOLVED – That,

1.    the final cost of the project be noted which will require a minor amendment to the budget;

2.    Subject to the completion of the final account, any unspent monies be returned to the developer; and

3.    the lessons learnt be noted and the project closed.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment which provided an update in relation to the Cycle Revolution.

During discussion, reference was made to the following –

·         Building developments can cause road users to alter their travel routes as a result of working disruptions i.e. scaffolding and this was something that needed to be considered as part of the planning process;

·         Improvement of signage for pedestrians, for example more on-road stencils on contra-flow cycle lanes;

·         Additional on-street parking for cyclists and the transformation taking place in buildings to increase the availability of cycle parking.  It was suggested that cycle parking statistics, both on street and in buildings would be useful in future reports;

·         The network for delivery by 2016 was influenced by what other central London authorities were able to deliver and the decision was taken by the Programme Board to produce a deliverable plan for cyclists as opposed to something that was not coherent.

The Sub Committee expressed thanks to the Assistant Director and his team for their continued work.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

In response to a question, Alan Rickwood, City of London Police reported on the details of a recent accident involving a taxi and a cyclist near the Old Bailey.  The taxi driver in question had suffered from a stroke whilst driving and as a result lost control of his vehicle and collided with a cyclist who sustained a broken arm.  His passenger was also injured; however, no life threatening injuries were caused.

Parking for motorcyclists – In response to a question, Members were informed that parking for motor cyclists was included as part of the current Local Implementation Plan and the policy stated that overall levels of parking should be maintained.   Members noted that car parks currently operated a non-charge system to encourage motorcyclists to use car parks.  It was agreed that as part of the review of fees and charges for car parks, officers would consider the implications on motorcycle parking.

Highway changes at Gresham Street – The Sub Committee were informed that officers were reviewing the effectiveness of the courtesy crossing on Gresham Street and an update would be provided to the Committee in the autumn.

Ludgate Hill pedestrian crossing – A further update report would be provided to the Committee in October 2014 which would contain details regarding the proposed trial of a signalized pedestrian crossing and the cost of the project and it was hoped that formal approval by Transport for London would have been obtained by this time.

MOTION – That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

RESOLVED: That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

To agree the non-public Minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2014.

RESOLVED – That the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2014 be approved.

The Sub Committee expressed gratitude to the Assistant Director for all his work with stakeholders in relation to the Cycle Superhighway.

There were no questions.

There were no items of urgent business.