Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Alex Bain-Stewart, Deputy John Barker, the Reverend Dr Martin Dudley, Brian Harris and Oliver Lodge.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 23 February 2015.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 February 2015 be approved.

Report of the Town Clerk.

The list of outstanding references was noted.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the Section 278 Highway and Public Realm Works at London Wall Place.

The Sub Committee commented on the composition of the London Wall Working Party and suggested including a representative from the City of London Girl’s School and a representative from each of the Wards in which Common Councilmen were not represented.

It was suggested that the survey and information gathering exercise which was required as part of the design process should be undertaken during term times to ensure greater participation.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the detailed options be developed in line with the project objectives set out in Appendix 1 to the report;

b)    a budget of £388k be set up to reach Gatetway 4; and

c)    authority be delegated to the Director of the Built Environment to adjust the budget between elements (staff costs and fees) as required to meet the challenges of the project and to seek further funds from the developer if necessary.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee considered the Gateway 7 Outcome report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding London Wall/Wood Street.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    The objectives of the project be delivered through the S278 works for London Wall Place;

b)    Closure of the project be authorised;

c)    The remaining funding be returned to the S106 deposit; and

d)    The sum of £161, 935 available from the S106 deposit be allocated to the Museum of London Gyratory project, as approved by your Sub Committee and the Projects Sub Committee in May 2014.

Report of the Director of the Built Environment.

The Sub Committee considered a Gateway 7 Outcome report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the Section 106 Agreement for the development at 1 Coleman Street.

RESOLVED – That,

a)     the closure of the project be authorised;

b)    the final budget and the remaining funding of £179,065 be returned to the S106 deposit;

c)    the sum of £179,065 available from the S106 deposit be allocated to theMuseum of London Gyratory project, as approved by your Sub Committee and the Projects sub Committee in May 2014.

Parking on raised carriageways

The Deputy Chairman advised Members that a discussion had taken place at the most recent Castle Baynard Ward Mote regarding parking on raised carriageways.  It was considered more appropriate to have double yellow lines on raised platforms to ensure it was clear that parking was not prohibited.  The Transportation and Public Realm Director advised Members that Officers were looking to identify those areas where a disproportionate amount of tickets were being issued and this was being undertaken as part of a much wider review of parking in the City.  It was however agreed to introduce double yellow lines at all raised pedestrian crossings to reinforce that parking at these locations is not permitted.

London Bridge Staircase

The Assistant Director, Environmental Enhancement agreed to provide an update to the Sub Committee after consultation with the project manager.

Temporary Sub Stations

The Sub Committee discussed the requirement of sub stations in the City and whether there were alternative sites for these, perhaps below ground.

Stop/Go Boards

Members were informed that as part of development construction plans, the use of stop/go boards was considered and Officers were active in visiting the main construction sites to offer advice on safety measures although with the increase in development activity such monitoring is becoming increasingly difficult within existing resources.

Officers were currently considering resourcing options to progress a ‘modelling’ project so as all future developments can be mapped on GIS along with the resultant likely traffic impacts from each. This should enable Officers to plan works and to permit street works so as to minimise the impact on traffic and congestion in the City.

The Chairman congratulated Officers on the successful organisation of the recent Road Safety event.  Further congratulations were expressed to Officers on the recent achievement of the Civic Trust award.