A meeting was held with Parks Department on 29 August 2023. 



Mr Strydom indicated that the proposed Study Park development has been proposed years ago. He indicated that Parks Department first need to establish whether the park meets the criteria on being classified as a district park. Once this is established, the proposed project would be considered, however the implementation of the project is dependent on funding allocation. 



Consideration was given to the request of fencing off the property, however this is also dependent on funds and at this stage no allocation has been made. The fence would form part of the development of the park, should it be implemented. 



It was resolved that: 

- Fence would form part of the project of implementing the park proposal (no budget allocation)

- Parks department to investigate the feasibility of categorizing Study Park as a district park and whether the park meets the criteria which would include: size of teh community, infrastructure development in the area, uses of the space, surrounding City facilities, amoung other. 

- Parks Department to provide feedback to the Subcouncil in the 2nd week of September. 

1. 
   That the land be fenced and gated as a matter of urgency to protect the land.


2. 
   That the gates are opened at sunrise and locked at sunset.


3. 
   That a reasonable budget be set aside by Parks and Recreation to complete the park as per the plan with a phased approach over the next 3 years.

Latest follow up email sent to Parks Department on 11 August 2023 and awaiting feedback. Subcouncil Manager propose to set up meeting in this regard. 

The Subcouncil Manager reported that email communication regarding the motion and resolutions was sent to Park Department on 12 June 2023 and awaiting feedback.

The Subcouncil manager reported that there is no new information with regards to the item. Mayoral stakeholder engagement held a site visit on 30 August 2023 in Joe Slovo Park, where the Mayor together with the Mayco addressed the densification issue in the City of Cape Town and its relevance to Joe Slovo Park. It was indicated that line departments should work around the densification issue to address the service complaints and provision of maintenance to all municipal services in Joe Slovo Park.  She further said that this motion depends on the CAP and the results of the line department engagement to address issues in the CAP.

 

Councillor Benadie requested that Subcouncil intervene and try to bring all relevant stakeholders together to address this issues.

 

The Chairperson said that line departments have committed on the day of the site visit that they will work around densification and improve municipal services. He further said that the Subcouncil manager should do a follow up on those commitments.  

 

Councillor Makuwa advised Councillor Benadie to inform Law Enforcement Department and do a site visit to the community and give community members with an illegal water connection/ illegal sewer connection a warning, this has helped her in Ward 104 with the illegal sewer connection being connected into the storm water system.

Thu 2023/11/16 15:53

Cythna Minnaar <Cythna.Engelbrecht@capetown.gov.za>

RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

Mark Butler <Mark.Butler@capetown.gov.za>; Lindokuhle Portia Skafungana <LindokuhlePortia.Skafungana@capetown.gov.za>; Gerrit Strydom <Gerrit.Strydom@capetown.gov.za>; Desmond Baart <Desmond.Baart@capetown.gov.za>; Zamxolo Fena <Zamxolo.Fena@capetown.gov.za>

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Good day all,

 

Apologies for the delay in response.

 

Brief background:

The development of this site has been the subject of discussions of several years.  We were approached by a donor who wished to implement various activities on the premises.  From the onset of these discussions the department was clear that the Study Street site is identified as a future community park and that any future development proposals would need to generally align with that vision.  The (then) donor had a very specific vision for the space and included very specialised uses some of which included urban agriculture.  The department subsequently (after various discussions) circulated a proposal to lease the space.  The circulation documentation included the proposals submitted by the donor.  On the 9^th of September 2021, the applicant was emailed a letter of consent indicating the departments support to the proposal subject to various conditions.  It is important to note that the requirements/conditions that came out of the internal circulation process were flagged as possibilities long before the circulation took place.  It seems the donor may not have been accepting of the conditions, as no further correspondence was received.

 

Community Parks are generally defined as follow: Larger landscaped park spaces with informal and formal recreational facilities – generally  multifunctional and serving several surrounding local communities or suburbs. Situated in a busy public environment with close proximity to institutions such as Schools, Libraries, Community Halls, Sports Complexes and other Public Facilities.    Community parks generally cater for a variety of age groups and diverse activities (outdoor sports facilities, children’s play for different ages and informal recreation pursuits.  May host programmes and events.  These parks are provided with high quality infrastructure and recreation areas may include active and passive play areas.  These spaces are typically larger than 1ha.  Note that economic activities are not prohibited at a community park.  The space is not considered suitable to function as a Regional/District Park.  It should be noted that sites in Sandown have been reserved by (then) Sport and Recreation to develop a Regional Sporting Facility, which will also require the inclusion of a another community park.

 

Given the above, this office maintains that the space should be developed a community park.  The development of the space should, however, be reconsidered as the proposals submitted by the donor do not entirely align with the mandate of the department.  Given the extent of the space and high costs associated with the development of a community park, this office suggests that, once a development concept is available, implementation take place in a phased manner.

 

Regards,

 

Cythna Engelbrecht Pr. Pln

Senior Professional Officer: Facilities Management and PMO – Recreation and Parks Department

Community Services and Health

Tel: 021 444 1419

 

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good day Lindokuhle

 

Hope you are well.

 

I have been informed that Gerrit is running with this project and notice that he is on leave at the moment.

 

However, I have forwarded onto Cythna who is standing in for him and am hoping that she is able to provide you with an update on this matter.

 

Regards

 

Lizette Hendricks obo Mark Butler

Area North, Recreation and Parks, Community Services and Health

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From: Lindokuhle Portia Skafungana <LindokuhlePortia.Skafungana@capetown.gov.za>

Sent: Thursday, 12 October 2023 08:33

To: Mark Butler <Mark.Butler@capetown.gov.za>; Gerrit Strydom <Gerrit.Strydom@capetown.gov.za>

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good morning Colleagues,

 

I hereby urgently request feedback on the subjoined email to be able to give feedback to the councillors at our Subcouncil meeting on the 19 of October please.

 

Regards

Lindokuhle obo Subcouncil Manager: Roxanne Moses

 

From: Lindokuhle Portia Skafungana

Sent: Tuesday, 10 October 2023 10:32

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good day Colleagues,

 

Trust you are well.

 

Emanating from the Subcouncil 3 meeting held on the 21 September 2023, please see below Minutes Extract of meeting and Kindly provide urgent feedback.

 

Page 64 – Motion Of Exigency: Study Street District Park

 

The Subcouncil manager reported that a meeting was held with the Parks Department on 29 August 2023. Mr Strydom indicated that the proposed Study Park development was proposed years ago. The Parks Department first needs to establish whether the park meets the criteria for being classified as a district park. Once this is established, the proposed project will be considered. However, the implementation of the project is dependent on funding allocation. Consideration was given to the request for fencing off the property. However, this is also dependent on funds and at this stage no allocation has been made. The fence would form part of the development of the park, should it be implemented.

 

It was resolved that:

• 
  Fence would form part of the project of implementing the park proposal (no budget allocation)


• 
  Parks department to investigate the feasibility of categorizing Study Park as a district park and whether the park meets the criteria which would include: size of the community, infrastructure development in the area, uses of the Space, surrounding City facilities, amongst other.


• 
  Parks Department to provide feedback to the Subcouncil in the 2nd week of September.

 

No feedback received as yet, follow up has been done.

 

The Chairperson emphasized that the department needs to give feedback as it has been three weeks.

 

The Subcouncil manager said that there were no plans to develop this park from the department’s side. And there was no budget allocated for the park. She further emphasized that should this park be classified as a district park, then it will have a proposed allocated budget to it and fencing it off will form part of those funds.

 

Noted

 

Regards

 

Lindokuhle Portia Skafungana

Senior Clerk: Subcouncil 3

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From: Roxanne Moses <Roxanne.Moses@capetown.gov.za>

Sent: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 14:15

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Thank you, duly noted.

 

Regards,

Roxanne Moses

Subcouncil Manager 3 (Ward 1, 4, 5, 104 & 113)

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Sent: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 14:15

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good day Roxanne

 

Had too many emails open, My response was to the Activity day scheduled for 20 September 2023.

 

Regards

 

Mark Butler

Area Manager: North, Recreation and Parks Department, Community Services and Health Directorate

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From: Roxanne Moses <Roxanne.Moses@capetown.gov.za>

Sent: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 14:12

To: Mark Butler <Mark.Butler@capetown.gov.za>; Gerrit Strydom <Gerrit.Strydom@capetown.gov.za>

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good Day Mark,

 

Is your response to this email or the one I sent with regards to Activity Day presentations from Parks and Recreation Department?

 

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From: Mark Butler <Mark.Butler@capetown.gov.za>

Sent: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 13:32

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Subject: RE: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good day Roxanne

 

I have requested that the relevant officials accept the meeting invite and have confirmation that the Superintendent for Rec and Parks will be in attendance.

 

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Mark Butler

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Sent: Wednesday, 13 September 2023 10:08

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Subject: MRA: Subcouncil resolved - 03SUB 20/5/2023 Study Street District Park

 

Good Day Gerrit,

 

This is a follow up on the Study Park feedback that is required as per meeting held on 29 August 2023, feedback is due 2^nd week in September 2023.

 

A meeting was held with Parks Department on 29 August 2023. 



Mr Strydom indicated that the proposed Study Park development has been proposed years ago. He indicated that Parks Department first need to establish whether the park meets the criteria on being classified as a district park. Once this is established, the proposed project would be considered, however the implementation of the project is dependent on funding allocation. 



Consideration was given to the request of fencing off the property, however this is also dependent on funds and at this stage no allocation has been made. The fence would form part of the development of the park, should it be implemented. 



It was resolved that: 

- Fence would form part of the project of implementing the park proposal (no budget allocation)

- Parks department to investigate the feasibility of categorizing Study Park as a district park and whether the park meets the criteria which would include: size of teh community, infrastructure development in the area, uses of the space, surrounding City facilities, among other. 

- Parks Department to provide feedback to the Subcouncil in the 2nd week of September. 

 

Regards,

Roxanne Moses

Subcouncil Manager 3 (Ward 1, 4, 5, 104 & 113)

Directorate: Corporate Services

Area North

City of Cape Town

 

Location:1^st floor, Milnerton Municipal Offices, Royal Ascot, 5 Bridle Way, Milnerton – 7441

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The Subcouncil Manager reported that a report is required to classify the Study Street Park to a District Park and funding is required for the erecting of a fence and construction of footpaths. To date no report was received from Parks Department.  

Cllr Solomon mentioned that the request to upgrade the park has been placed on the comments of the Mayors IDP and requesting to keep the item on the MRA schedule. She added that basic elements of the motion request requires the owner department to engage with the Finance Department to identify what capital allocations are available for tree planting at the park and what future projects has been identified.

 

The Chairperson added that Subcouncil should engage with the line department.

 

NOTED.

The Subcouncil Manager informed the meeting that Parks Department provided feedback which is contained in the MRA. It was decided that the existing plan be shared with the Subcouncil and Parks Department. Furthermore that Parks Department regularize the plan to be in line with COCT policy. Once the plan is approved that implementation tasks be set and a phased approach be adopted as funding sources become available. It was further proposed that engagements through the ward councilor be made with the Mayco Member of Community Services and potential external stakeholders that would find interest.  

The Subcouncil Manager informed the meeting that Parks Department provided feedback which is contained in the MRA. It was decided that the existing plan be shared with the Subcouncil and Parks Department. Furthermore that Parks Department regularize the plan to be in line with COCT policy. Once the plan is approved that implementation tasks be set and a phased approach be adopted as funding sources become available. It was further proposed that engagements through the ward councilor be made with the Mayco Member of Community Services and potential external stakeholders that would find interest.  

The Subcouncil Manager informed the meeting that Parks Department provided feedback which is contained in the MRA. It was decided that the existing plan be shared with the Subcouncil and Parks Department. Furthermore that Parks Department regularize the plan to be in line with COCT policy. Once the plan is approved that implementation tasks be set and a phased approach be adopted as funding sources become available. It was further proposed that engagements through the ward councilor be made with the Mayco Member of Community Services and potential external stakeholders that would find interest.  

The Subcouncil manager reported that no feedback has been received from the department. The Subcouncil to arrange a meeting with the department to get feedback.