Subcouncil 8

Resolution detail

It was resolved that,
The matters receiving attention be addressed as follows:
 
                                            08SUB09/01/2024 - MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS SUBCOUNCIL MEETING:
Cleaning or Removal of Weed Growing on Curbs and Sidewalks:
                              Cllr Peck reported that he NOTED the feedback from the line department however, he requested that media statement released by the responsible department regarding the chemicals used for the cleaning and removal of weed growing on sidewalks and curbs.
                              Cllr Punt requested for a report to be submitted regarding the removal of weed after weed spaying for if not removed the weeds could cause drain blockages.
                              The Chairperson requested that the previous financial years’ matters in this regard be removed and the two new matters raised be captured to the MRA template.
                                            Water and Sanitation Service Delivery:
                                            Cllr McFarlane expressed his disregard regarding response received via e-mail earlier today and submitted by the official at the meeting.
                              Cllr McFarlane further mentioned that he needs more information to give report back to the community and requested for this matter to remain on the MRA schedule until adequate feedback are submitted.
 
                              Reinstatements within Subcouncil 8 – Quarterly Progress Report:
                              Cllr Punt reported that the reinstatement matter are affecting the whole Helderberg and has become a massive problem. He further requested that the relevant department take responsibility and requested for this matter to be escalated to the Mayco Member’s office for intervention.
                              Cllr Peck reported that he had a discussion with Director: Distribution Services (Water), Mr Hugo who assured him via e-mail that the department would commence with work during September 2024. Cllr Peck further confirmed that the department already started with work within Ward 15. He also reported that Mr Thakoli are currently hospitalised which might be the reason why he is not present at the Subcouncil meeting. He also thanked the department for their services rendered.
                              Chairperson requested that this matter be removed from the previous financial MRA list and replaced with a new one to monitor progress in this regard.
                              08SUB09/01/2024 - MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS SUBCOUNCIL MEETING:
                              Water Quality Improvement:
                              That a progress report to be submitted to the October 2024 Subcouncil meeting and for the Health Department to be included to input with reference to this concern.
Flood Damage Repairs:
Full progress feedback to be submitted to the October 2024 Subcouncil meeting.
Chairperson requested that matter remain on the MRA schedule and for the department to give progress report at the October 2024 Subcouncil meeting.
Lourensriver Flood Alleviation Programme:
Feedback submitted by the project manager via e-mail regarding the Lourensriver project, is NOTED.
Cllr McFarlane did enquiry regarding the house or problem building situated at the bottom of the Lourensriver at Island Park, Erf 358, Somerset West. He further mentioned that the house or erven belongs to City of Cape Town, Department: Recreation and Parks and requested for the building to assess and to be declared a problem building.
PNE Lourens River:
Working group to be established:

• Status remained unchanged. Working group still to be formed. Meeting with internal City of Cape Town stakeholders still to be held.
• Vagrancies are being dealt with, within the PNE with the help of Law Enforcement colleagues. The recent update received was on 24 August 2024, where vagrancies next to the ESKOM power station were relocated.