Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from the Reverend Dr Martin Dudley and Christopher Hayward.

There were no declarations of interest.

To elect a Chairman for the ensuing year in accordance with Standing Order 29.

RESOLVED – That Marianne Fredericks be elected Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 29 for the ensuing year.

The Chairman expressed thanks to the Committee for its support.  

The Chairman expressed sincere thanks to Mr Simons for his excellent Chairmanship and Deputy Chairmanship over the last four years.

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 30.

RESOLVED – That Deputy Brian Harris be elected Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 29 for the ensuing year.

The Deputy Chairman expressed thanks to the Committee for its support.

To note the Sub Committees Terms of Reference.

RESOLVED – That the terms of reference of the Sub Committee be noted.

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

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 March 2015 be approved; and

b)    the list of Outstanding References be noted.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment which sought approval from Members of the detailed design options for proposed off-site landscape works associated with the development proposal for 2-6 Cannon Street.

RESOLVED – That

a)    the proposals for Areas shown marked 9, 10, 11 and 12 as shown in Appendix 2 be approved, and authorisation be given for the project to continue to Gateway 5. Noting progress would be subject to receipt of additional funding from the developer, as set out in Table 1;

b)    the Comptroller and City Solicitor be authorised to enter into appropriate agreements with the owners of land (and other stakeholders) as necessary to carry out the proposals in Recommendation 1 where the works are on or adjacent to their properties; and

c)    the exploration in respect of a Public Space Protection Order for the highway area marked Area 8 in Appendix 2 be endorsed.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding the improvements to the pedestrian crossing on Leadenhall Street.

With regard to the deconstruction phase, Members were informed this would be managed to ensure minimal disruption and the appropriate infrastructure would be put in place to create a safe working environment.

RESOLVED – That,

a)    the reasons for the change in programme and funding for the project be noted;  

b)    the project be delivered after the completion of the 52-54 Lime Street Development (estimated late 2017) subject to:

o   funding from other s106 contributions, future Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) or the Parking Reserve Fund (to be agreed at Gateways 4/5); and

o   approval from Transport for London given Leadenhall Street forms part of the Strategic Road Network (SRN). 

c)    the support of WR Berkley for the scheme be acknowledged in addition to their contribution of £70,000 towards inflationary increases and new approvals required by the project resulting from the impact of the 52-54 Lime Street Development.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment which sought approval for funding for the delivery of Year 6 of the project which would be implemented in 2016/2-17.

The Sub Committee discussed the process used to obtain planning permission for temporary works of art located in the streets, and the possibility of reviewing and simplifying this to save unnecessary effort and also remove a disincentive for 3^rd parties to participate.

The Chairman thanked the Assistant Director, Environmental Enhancement and his team for their hard work in securing some excellent art work for the City.

RESOLVED – That,

a)            the shortlist of artworks for Year 5 be approved;

b)            the sum of £90,000 from s106 funds, already approved in March 2014 as a contribution towards delivery of the Year 5 programme, be noted;

c)            a project budget of up to £370,000 for Year 5 ( 2015/16) of the project subject to securing all funding additional to b) above from external partners be approved;

d)            the appointment of the specialist consultants (Lacuna PR Ltd, A et Cetera, MTEC Warehousing, Open City Architecture, Brunswick Media and Sally Bowling) as described in the procurement section be approved;

e)            a contribution of £90k from the S106 obligation connected to the Pinnacle development, for the implementation of the project in Year 6 (2016/2017) be approved; and

f)             Delegated authority be given to the Director of Transportation and Public Realm and Head of Finance to adjust the project budget between staff costs, fees and works providing the overall budget is not exceeded.

Bus Stop Closures - A Member referred to the closure of bus stops in the City as a result of road works.  The Assistant Highways Director agreed to investigate this matter.

Cycle Superhighway –The Assistant Director, Local Transportation informed Members that Officers were continuing to work with Transport for London to make improvements to the scheme and work was about to start at Upper Thames Street.  The City of London Corporation had five Officers dedicated to the project which it was anticipated would be funded by Transport for London.  Furthermore, Officers were continuing to meet with key stakeholders on a regular basis.

With regard to the traffic island on Swan Lane and the arrangements at the Minories, these issues would be taken up with Transport for London.

ALDGATE HIGHWAY CHANGES AND PUBLIC REALM ENHANCEMENTS

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for Officers to enter into a Permissive Path Agreement.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (REVIEW OF DECISIONS) ACT 2015

The Committee received a report of the City Remembrancer which advised of the provisions of the Local Government (Review of Decisions) Act 2015.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.