Subcouncil 24

Resolution detail

Meeting date: 21 September 2017 Natalie Newman of the Environmental Department reported on the following: • That they have appointed a service provider on the 1st July 2017 to continue with the management of the vlei. • There is an approved operational and the environmental management plan and the specifications for the service provider are aligned to that. • To date the aliens have been cleared, the pathways and bridges have been repaired. • They have a meeting on the 4th October 2017 for their quarterly report back. • The Chairperson requested that a media statement be given. • Cllr Peck stated that the gate be open to get in and out of the park and what will happen to the Melck Sloot as it forms part of the eco-system. RESOLVED a) That Cllr Peck deal directly with the official with regards to the Melck Sloot or via a motion. b) That an open day be requested around Paardevlei for the public so that they can engage with the officials and that they can have a look at what is planned. c) That Cllr Isaacs and Cllr Peck be invited to the meeting of 4 October 2017. d) That the item be REMOVED from the Matter Receiving Attention. Meeting date: 18 August 2017 • The Chairperson reported that there is an open day for Paardevlei in September 2017. RESOLVED That the item REMAIN on the Matter Receiving Attention and to get a report on it. Meeting date: 22 June 2017 • Cllr Peck reported that there has been a rezoning application put in by the City of Cape Town to rezone from agriculture to mixed use and there has been a huge outcry from the community and many articles in the newspaper and it is important to get the details from the consultant as soon as possible and to get a media statement out as soon as possible to inform them how it is protected. RESOLVED That the item REMAIN on the MRA and to get a report on it. Meeting date: 19 January 2017 RESOLVED That the motion submitted by Cllr G Peck be supported and that the Subcouncil must approach the Property Department and the consultants of Paardevlei Property to supply a report to the Subcouncil on a half yearly basis of the maintenance work and upkeep to the eco-environmental plan of the area around the Paardevlei Dam. Motivation: Heartland had the area declared an eco-environmental sensitive area and spent a large sum of money to improve and ensure alien plants were removed. The City must ensure that we comply with the environmental plan. MOVER: Cllr G Peck and was seconded by Cllr D. Khatshwa. FOR ACTION: GOODMAN RORWANA