Subcouncil 16

Resolution detail

Mr Derek Louw represented the Finance Department. The Subcouncil Manager tabled an updated ward allocation report. See Addendum A. All ward councillors were very satisfied with the progress of most of the ward allocation projects. Ward 54: Cllr Shayne Ramsay •CPX.0003915-F1 Upgrade of Sea Point Promenade –where and what type of fencing is going to be installed. Ward 57: Cllr Patrick Chapple •CPX.0009770-F1 Radio Comm Equipment - still waiting on the licences for the radio’s. Ward 74: Cllr Roberto Quintas •CPX.0012233-F1 Old Yacht Club – Parking Upgrade – with only 20% spending, concern if the project will be completed on time. Will schedule a meeting with the project manager. •Commended Ms McConney and her team for excellent service. •Within 48hours of the Oudeskip Park upgrading, it was vandalized. Ward 77: Cllr Brandon Golding •CPX.0009771-F1 Radio Comm Equipment – still waiting on the licences for the radio’s. •CPX.0004720-F1 Refurbishment Graaf Heritage Facility – concern with spending only at 44% - project manager to provide explanation as to the delays. Ward 115: Cllr Dave Bryant •A presentation be given at the next Subcouncil meeting of projects; CPX.0007945-F1 Podium Hall upgrade & C13.84076-F2 City Depot CBD - New •CPX.0011636-F1 Desalination: CPT Harbour Land Based – and CPX.0013051-F1 Desalination: V & A Waterfront reflects no expenditure. Cllr Stuart Diamond was afforded the opportunity to briefed the meeting as to the: a)City Hall upgrade: •The Municipal Court has moved from City Hall and is based at the Strand Street Concourse. •A Spaces committee was established to see how to utilize the space in the City Hall at its best. •All the drywalls on the 1st floor will be knocked down to bring back the Theatre and Culture to the City Hall. •The stage is being upgraded, re-doing the flooring and the conductor suite will be enlarged. •The baseman level being increased, a new sound system and a fire plan being put in place. •Outside rooms being re-painted, projector room being renewed. b)Grand Parade: •To increase law enforcement. •CCTV cameras to be installed to combat crime. •Public space management is key to the City and a presentation will be given in the near future. Cllr Bheki Hadebe suggestion that a workshop with regards to the Desalination plant be held. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that: a)the Progressive Capital Expenditure report as at the end of February 2018 BE NOTED. b)A meeting be scheduled with project manager and Subcouncil 16 to discuss the concern regarding completion of the project. c)Mr Derek Louw provide feedback via email to the following queries; •(i) CPX.0003915-F1 Upgrade of Sea Point Promenade –where and what type of fencing is going to be installed. •(ii) CPX.0004720-F1 Refurbishment Graaf Heritage Facility – why is the % spending so low?