City Development Committee - 09/03/2020

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th March, 2020.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Alan ROSS, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th January, 2020 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Depute Lord Provost Campbell declared a non-financial interest in Article III by virtue of a family member being employed at Fintry Primary School.

II CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 STREET NAMES NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT SITE OF FORMER STEWARTS, MIDCRAIGIE ROAD, DUNDEE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN5-2020 advising of the results of consultation for new street names at a new residential development at the site of former Stewarts, Mid Craigie Road.

The Committee approved the following:-

Stewarts Wynd

Stewarts Lane.

III FINTRY PRIMARY SCHOOL PART TIME PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

The Committee acceded to a request for a deputation to address the Committee relative to this matter. After the deputation had stated their case and answered questions from members they were thanked for their attendance and withdrew.

There was submitted Report No 79-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the proposed school streets project at Fintry Primary School and seeking approval to begin a consultation on the introduction of restricting access during school start and finish times. This would provide a safer route to Fintry Primary School utilising the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The proposals were agreed as part of the Dundee Decides Project. The report also sought approval to revoke an existing flashing 20 mph zone around Fintry Primary School to avoid confusion for road users and sought approval to implement a permanent full time 20 mph zone.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the preparation of a draft order and a consultation to be started on a proposal for a Part Time Prohibition of Driving Order to prohibit vehicles from driving over the entire length of Finavon Terrace, Findcastle Street, Findcastle Place and Findcastle Terrace surrounding Fintry Primary School during school start and finish times; and

(ii) approved the preparation of the necessary Traffic Regulation Order for the permanent 20 mph zone which would replace the part time 20 mph speed limit during school start and finish times.

IV VARIATION OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS 2020

There was submitted Report No 67-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development considering all the additions and alterations to waiting restrictions throughout the city utilising the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act.

The Committee approved the preparation of a Traffic Regulation Variation Order to effect the changes to the waiting restrictions in the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders for Dundee.

V TRANSPORT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2019

There was submitted Report No 72-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development advising on the new powers and responsibilities that had been placed on Dundee City Council by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 and provided early thoughts on how these powers, duties and responsibilities might be discharged at a local level. It also sought delegated authority to commence the creation of a Bus Service Improvement Partnership for Dundee.

The Committee:-

(i) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to monitor the development of the secondary legislation required to support the Act;

(ii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to prepare appropriate policies and protocols that would enable the delivery of any new legislative requirements and the effective use of new powers; and

(iii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to commence the process for establishing of a Dundee Bus Service Improvement Partnership.

VI PROPOSED EXTENSION OF RESIDENTS PARKING SCHEMES UPDATE

There was submitted Report No 81-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on work that had been undertaken with respect to the potential introduction of residents parking schemes in three areas of the West End, Coldside and Maryfield wards and set out the key challenges in delivering a successful scheme.

The Committee:-

(i) noted the consultation work that had taken place to date with community groups and that this consultation was ongoing;

(ii) instructed the Executive Director of City Development to bring back all options to this Committee on the appropriate level of residents' parking annual charges, including full cost recovery as an option following completion of community consultation, taking into account the views expressed by communities;

(iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to conclude consultation with relevant community groups, highlighting the issues raised in the report and seeking a formal response from those groups, and

(iv) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to bring back a further report once feedback had been received from community groups.

VII COMPANY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

There was submitted Report No 58-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the support available to businesses in the city and seeking approval for a development plan to support further business attraction, creation and growth. This would contribute to the City Plan target of getting 4,700 more people in the region into work through the creation of more jobs.

The Committee:-

(i) noted the update on performance of the business support provided by the Council and other key partners and the Council funded Business Gateway service;

(ii) noted the update on the progress at the Dundee Technology Park; and

(iii) approved the plan outlined at Appendix 1 of the report to support local businesses and attract further businesses to the city.

VIII DUNDEE CITY CENTRE: LIVE WORK VISIT STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN

On a reference to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 28th October, 2019, there was submitted Report No 78-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking to establish the Councils approach to the creation of a plan for future development and investment within the city centre. The report provided an update on progress for the creation of the document and identified the key strategic themes and aims to be delivered.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the key strategic themes and aims noted within the report; and

(ii) remitted the Head of Planning and Economic Development to develop the Strategic Investment Plan, consult on it and report back to elected members for approval in due course.

IX DUNDEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME 2020

There was submitted Report No 73-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development setting out the 2020 Development Plan Scheme for the Dundee Local Development Plan.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the Development Plan Scheme 2020 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report;

(ii) referred the Development Plan Scheme 2020 to the Scottish Government for information; and

(iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to publish and implement the Development Plan Scheme 2020.

X TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 71-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon, and proposing an expedited approval process for the approval of tender returns anticipated in advance of the summer Operational Capital Programme.

The Committee:-

(a) agreed to delegate authority to the Executive Director of City Development, in conjunction with the Executive Director of Corporate Services, to invite tenders for the works to be carried out during the summer Operational Capital Programme and to accept the most advantageous tenders received in March and April 2020, as recommended by the Head of Design and Property. Tender details would be reported retrospectively to future meetings of this Committee; and

(b) agreed the undernoted:-

(i) FORMER FINLATHEN SPORTS CENTRE

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Gowrie Contracts Ltd in the sum of 26,050, together with allowances of 29,220.53, giving a total expenditure of 55,270.53.

(ii) CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIST FLEET CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE DUNDEE AREA

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Urban Foresight in the sum of 31,000, together with allowances of 3,000, giving a total expenditure of 34,000.

(iii) DUNDEE HOUSE REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERINGS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 277,692.79, together with allowances of 50,000, giving a total expenditure of 327,692.79.

(iv) BLACKNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE FACILITIES OFFICE AND DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 46,832.06, together with allowances of 12,000, giving a total expenditure of 58,832.06.

(v) McMANUS GALLERY BASEMENT TOILET

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 34,516.63, together with allowances of 7,000, giving a total expenditure of 41,516.63.

(vi) GLEBELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT FLOOR COVERINGS TO STAIRWELLS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 57,689.18, together with allowances of 11,000, giving a total expenditure of 68,689.18.

(vii) ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL NEW AIR CONDITIONING TO JEDBURGH AND MELROSE BLOCKS

The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 88,131.34, together with allowances of 16,000, giving a total expenditure of 104,131.34.

(viii) VARIOUS PROPERTIES, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF FUME CUPBOARDS

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer from Laboratory Specialist Services in the sum of 54,254, together with allowances of 5,000, giving a total expenditure of 59,254.

(ix) VARIOUS PROPERTIES WATER QUALITY INSPECTION PROGRAMME

The Committee agreed to a negotiated offer from Scientific Services in the sum of 133,119.63, together with allowances of 15,000, giving a total expenditure of 148,119.63.

The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act.

XI MICHELIN SCOTLAND INNOVATION PARC SUPPORT FOR SITE INVESTMENT

There was submitted Report No 82-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee agreed to the recommendations contained within the report.

XII SALE OF LAND, HIGH STREET, LOCHEE, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 94-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of land at High Street, Lochee, Dundee.

The Committee approved the disposal of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XIII SALE OF LAND, ALLOWAY GARDENS, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 93-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of land at Alloway Gardens, Dundee.

The Committee approved the disposal of land on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XIV SALE OF PROPERTY, WEST BELL STREET, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 91-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the disposal of property at West Bell Street, Dundee.

The Committee approved the disposal of property on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XV GARDEN GROUND SALES

There was submitted Report No 84-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the sale of land to be utilised as additional garden ground in respect of the undernoted properties:-

130 Hill Street, Dundee

11 Elliot Road, Dundee

6 Covenanters Pend, Dundee.

The Committee approved the sales on the terms and conditions detailed in the report.

XVI UNITS 1 4 FOWLER COURT, WEST PITKERRO, DUNDEE

There was submitted Report No 111-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the extension of the lease for the subjects at Units 1 4 Fowler Court, West Pitkerro, Dundee.

The Committee approved the extension of the lease.

XVII GROUND AND BUILDING, DUNDEE TECHNOPOLE

There was submitted Report No 112-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to settlement of the rent review in respect of the area of ground extending to 0.2809 hectares, with building thereon, at Dundee Technopole.

The Committee approved settlement of the rent review.

XVIII DUNDEE HYDROGEN BUS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT

There was submitted Report No 75-2020 by the Executive Director of City Development relative to the above.

The Committee agreed to the recommendations contained within the report.

Alan ROSS, Convener.