Environment and Infrastructure 7 October 2006

ABERDEEN
CITY COUNCIL

To: Councillor Yuill, Convener; Councillor Falconer, Vice-Convener; and Councillors Adam, Clark, Duncan, Sandra Macdonald, May, McLeod, Rattray, Shirron, Smith, Urquhart and Wisely.

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 26th October, 2006

ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

The Members of the ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE are requested to meet here in the Town House on TUESDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, 2006 at 2.00pm.

HAZEL SPALDING
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

MINUTES

* 1.1 Minute of Previous Meeting of 5th September, 2006

MOTIONS

2.1 Councillor Ironside
This Council investigate the possibility of introducing legislation to penalise those who park indiscriminately across pavement dips placed in pavements to assist wheelchair and other disabled users cross the roads.

Background report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area) (to follow)

2.2 Councillor Ironside
That this Council in conjunction with the Grampian Police, review its letter which appears to threaten with a fine disabled blue badge holders who park on yellow lines on certain named street.

Background report by Head of Democratic Services (to follow)

MOTIONS (cont.)

2.3 Councillor Hunter
"That the appropriate Committee consider the siting of a mini roundabout at the junction between the Beach Esplanade and Accommodation Road"

Background report by Head of Service for Planning and Infrastructure, (to follow)

2.4 Councillor Hunter
"That the appropriate Committee consider the provision of street lights from the Beach Ballroom to Accommodation Road".

Background report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area) (to follow)

PERFORMANCE

* 3.1 A Partnership for Aberdeen

3.2 Environmental Health Service Annual Report - Report by Corporate Director for Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

3.3 Trading Standards Annual Report - Report by Corporate Director for Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

NEIGHBOURHOOD ISSUES

SHELTER AND ENVIRONMENT

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS NOT YET AT THE STAGE OF STATUTORY PROCESS

* 4.1 Various Small Scale Traffic Management and Development Associated Proposals - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

TRAFFIC ORDERS WHERE A PRELIMINARY STATUTORY CONSULTATION (AA, RAC, COMMUNITY COUNCILS ETC) HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT

* 4.2 Various Small Scale Traffic Management and Development Associated Proposals -Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

SHELTER AND ENVIRONMENT (cont.)

TRAFFIC ORDERS WHERE THE FULL SCALE STATUTORY OBJECTION PERIOD IS OVER

* 4.3Various Small Scale Traffic Management and Development Associated Proposals - Craigton Road/Kenfield Crescent, Wallfield Place, Market Street/North Esplanade West and Old Mugiemoss Road - Report by Head of Democratic Services

* 4.4 The Aberdeen City Council (Ferryhill) (Zone V) (Controlled Parking and Waiting Restrictions) Order 2006 - Report by Head of Democratic Services

OTHER TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

4.5 Red Lines Route 1 and 2 - Proposed Bus Stop Clearways and Build Outs - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area) (to follow)

* 4.6 Improved Signing of Waiting and Access Restrictions within Pedestrian Zones in the City Centre - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

4.7 Roads Maintenance Extra Funding - Report by Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services (South Area) (to follow)

NON-TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

* 4.8 Wellington Bridge Phase 1 -Tender Award - Report by Head of Resources Development and Delivery

4.9 Morison's Bridge - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

4.10 Beach Boulevard - Soft Landscaping - (to follow)

4.11 Bird Proofing and Gulls in the City Centre - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

STRATEGIC ISSUES

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Review of Public Toilets - Report by the Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

5.2 Fixed Penalties - Obtaining the Right Approach - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT (cont.)

5.3 Air Quality Action Plan and Review and Assessment Update - Report by Head of Service for Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

* 5.4 North East Scotland Biological Records Centre - Service Level Agreement - Training - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

5.5 Health and Safety Partnership Conference 2006: Local Authorities and HSE Working Together - "The Challenges Ahead" - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

5.6 Playparks Maintenance - Report by Corporate Director of Neighbourhood Services (Central Area) (to follow)

TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTIONS

* 6.1Strategic Transportation Projects - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 6.2 Provision of Winter Service - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 6.3 Taxi Card Scheme and Fare Discount - Review - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 6.4 Bus Shelter Design and Visually Impaired People - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 6.5 Public Transport Review (Including Changes to Local Bus Network Planned for 2007) - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 6.6 Bus Route Development Grant - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 6.7 National 16-18 Year Old Concessionary Travel Scheme - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

* 6.8 Real Time Passenger Information System - Report by Head of Service for Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

6.9 National Transport Awards - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure (to follow)

6.10 Remit from Licensing Committee - Private Hire Vehicles (to follow)

* 6.11 East Grampian Coastal Partnership - Business Plan- Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

6.12 Bus Route Development Grant - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (South Area) (to follow)