SUB-COMMITTEE CHIPPING BARNET AREA ENVIRONMENT DATE AND TIME TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2008 AT 7.00PM VENUE BARNET HOUSE, 1255 HIGH ROAD, WHETSTONE N20 0EJ TO: MEMBERS OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE (Quorum 3) Chairman: Councillor Robert Rams (Substitute: Terry Burton) Vice-Chairman: Councillor Daniel Webb (Substitute: Fiona Bulmer) ( Councillors: (Substitute) (Substitute) Mukesh Depala (Kate Salinger) Lynne Hillan (Andreas Tambourides) Caroline Margo (Brian Coleman) Wendy Prentice (Bridget Perry) Marina Yannakoudakis (Sachin Rajput) Director of Corporate Services: Jeff Lustig Democratic Services contact: Pauline Bagley, tel. 020 8359 2023 Press and Public Relations contact: Emer Coleman, tel: 020 8359 7794 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DIRECTORATE To view Agenda papers on the website: http://committeepapers.barnet.gov.uk/democracy FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Barnet House has access for wheelchair users including lifts and toilets. If you wish to let us know in advance that you will be attending the meeting, please telephone Pauline Bagley on 020 8359 2023. People with hearing difficulties who have a text phone, may telephone our minicom number on 020 8203 8942. North London Business Park Building 4, Oakleigh Road South New Southgate N11 1NP i ORDER OF BUSINESS Item Title of Report Contributors Page Nos. No. 1. MINUTES 2. ABSENCE OF MEMBERS 3. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS 4. PUBLIC SPEAKING ARRANGEMENTS 5. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 6. MEMBERS’ ITEM 6.1 Councillor Rams- Traffic Safety Measures in Mount DSM 1 - 3 Pleasant 6.2 Councillor Margo – Request for a Vehicle Activated Sign DSM 4 - 6 in Southover Council Functions None Executive Functions 7 Traffic Management Budget Tranche 3 DET 7 - 15 8 Results of investigations into appropriate measures to DET 16 - 26 improve on-street parking in the New Barnet Area 9 Pymme’s Brook, Monken Hadley Common - Baring DR & CFO 27 - 43 Road , East Barnet Fire / Emergency Evacuation Procedure If the fire alarm sounds continuously, or if you are instructed to do so, you must leave the building by the nearest available exit. You will be directed to the nearest exit by Democratic Services staff or by uniformed porters. It is vital that you follow their instructions. You should proceed calmly; do not run and do not use the lifts. Do not stop to collect personal belongings. Once you are outside, please do not wait immediately next to the building, but move some distance away and await further instructions. Do not re-enter the building until told to do so. ii AGENDA ITEM: 6.1 Page nos. 1 - 3 Meeting Chipping Barnet Area Environment Sub- Committee Date 2 December 2008 Subject Member’s Item – Request for traffic calming measures in Mount Pleasant Report of Democratic Services Manager Summary This report informs the Sub-Committee of a Member’s Item. Officer Contributors Pauline Bagley – Democratic Services Status (public or exempt) Public Wards affected East Barnet Enclosures None For decision by Chipping Barnet Area Environment Sub-Committee Function of Executive Reason for urgency / Not applicable exemption from call-in (if appropriate) Contact for further information: Pauline Bagley, Democratic Services Tel: 020 8359 2023 1. RECOMMENDATIONS 1.1 That the Sub Committee’s instructions are requested. 2. RELEVANT PREVIOUS DECISIONS None. 3. CORPORATE PRIORITIES AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS 3.1 None in the context of this report. 4. RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES 4.1 None in the context of this report. 5. EQUALITIES AND DIVERSITY ISSUES 5.1 To allow Members of the Sub-Committee to bring a wide range of issues to the attention of the Sub-Committee in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. All of these issues must be considered for their consideration of equalities and diversity implications. 6. USE OF RESOURCES IMPLICATIONS (Finance, Procurement, Performance & Value for Money, Staffing, IT, Property, Sustainability) 6.1 None in the context of this report. 7. LEGAL ISSUES 7.1 None. 8. CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS 8.1 Responsibility for Functions – Paragraph 3.10 states that Area Environment Sub- Committees perform functions to discharge Executive’s functions that relate to Highways use and regulation not the responsibility of the Council. 8.2 Committees and Sub-Committees – Paragraph 7.1 states a Member will be permitted to have one matter only (with no sub-items) on the agenda for a meeting of a committee or sub-committee on which he/she serves. 9. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 9.1 Councillor Rams has requested consideration of the possibility of traffic calming measures in Mount Pleasant and to consider what options could be put in place to increase the safety for pedestrians and motorists. This was due to a number of constituents raising concerns and the police carrying out speed gun exercises and catching a large number of people breaking the speed limit. 9.2 The Director of Environment and Transport will provide an oral report at the meeting. 10. LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS 10.1 Email from Councillor Rams dated 18 September 2008. 10.2 Any person wishing to inspect the background paper above should telephone 020 8359 2023. Legal – MM CFO – CM AGENDA ITEM: 6.2 Page nos. 4 - 6 Meeting Chipping Barnet Area Environment Sub- Committee Date 2 December 2008 Subject Member’s Item – Request for a Vehicle Activated Sign in Southover Report of Democratic Services Manager Summary This report informs the Sub-Committee of a Member’s Item. Officer Contributors Pauline Bagley – Democratic Services Status (public or exempt) Public Wards affected Totteridge Enclosures None For decision by Chipping Barnet Area Environment Sub-Committee Function of Executive Reason for urgency / Not applicable exemption from call-in (if appropriate) Contact for further information: Pauline Bagley, Democratic Services Tel: 020 8359 2023 1. RECOMMENDATIONS 1.1 That the Sub Committee’s instructions are requested. 2. RELEVANT PREVIOUS DECISIONS None. 3. CORPORATE PRIORITIES AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS 3.1 None in the context of this report. 4. RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES 4.1 None in the context of this report. 5. EQUALITIES AND DIVERSITY ISSUES 5.1 To allow Members of the Sub-Committee to bring a wide range of issues to the attention of the Sub-Committee in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. All of these issues must be considered for their consideration of equalities and diversity implications. 6. USE OF RESOURCES IMPLICATIONS (Finance, Procurement, Performance & Value for Money, Staffing, IT, Property, Sustainability) 6.1 None in the context of this report. 7. LEGAL ISSUES 7.1 None. 8. CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS 8.1 Responsibility for Functions – Paragraph 3.10 states that Area Environment Sub-Committees perform functions to discharge Executive’s functions that relate to Highways use and regulation not the responsibility of the Council. 8.2 Committees and Sub-Committees – Paragraph 7.1 states a Member will be permitted to have one matter only (with no sub-items) on the agenda for a meeting of a committee or sub-committee on which he/she serves. 9. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 9.1 Councillor Margo has requested consideration for the installation of a Vehicle Activated Sign in Southover. 9.2 The Director of Environment and Transport will provide an oral report at the meeting. 10. LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS 10.1 Email from Councillor Margo dated 7 October 2008. 10.2 Any person wishing to inspect the background paper above should telephone 020 8359 2023. Legal – MM CFO – CM AGENDA ITEM: 7 Page nos.7 - 15 Meeting Chipping Barnet Area Environment Sub- Committee Date 2 December 2008 Subject 2008/2009 Traffic Management Budget – Tranche 3– Chipping Barnet Area Report of Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport Summary This report seeks approval to implement schemes funded from this year’s Traffic Management Budget. Officer Contributors Director of Environment and Transport Status (public or exempt) Public Wards affected All within the Sub-Committee Area Enclosures Appendix A : Assessment Process Appendix B : Stages 1 & 2 : Appraisal Appendix C : Stage 3 : Assessment Appendix D : Risk Assessment Form For decision by Chipping Barnet Area Environment Sub-Committee Function of Executive Reason for urgency / Not Applicable exemption from call-in (if appropriate) Contact for further information: Neil Richardson, Highways Group, Telephone 020 8359-7525 1. RECOMMENDATIONS 1.1 That the Director of Environment and Transport be instructed to implement the necessary works, including Traffic Orders, to introduce the traffic management measure prioritised in Appendix C of this report, subject to:- i funds being available; ii appropriate consultation with local residents/occupiers directly affected by the proposals, public transport operators and with the emergency services; iii consultation with Ward Members; and iv any unresolved material objections being dealt with following consultation with Ward Members by the Director of Environment and Transport under delegated powers in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport and the Chairman of this Sub-Committee. 1.2 That the Director of Environment and Transport be instructed to inform those people who submitted requests for traffic management measures via letters, Members and Members of Parliament of the Sub-Committee’s decisions. 2. RELEVANT PREVIOUS DECISIONS 2.1 Cabinet 22 July 2002, Decision 6 - Assessment and prioritisation methodology for traffic management budget funded schemes approved. 3. CORPORATE PRIORITIES AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS 3.1 The ‘Traffic Management - Future Strategy’ report approved