City Development Committee - 31/10/2022

At a MEETING of the CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE held remotely on 31st October, 2022.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Mark FLYNN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 5th September, 2022 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Crichton declared an interest in Article XI by virtue of a family member being the author of the report.

II WEST END CAR PARKS

It was noted that this item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Bailie Macpherson and Councillor Crichton.

Thereafter, Bailie Macpherson, seconded by Councillor Crichton, moved the undernoted:-

Committee instructs City Development officers to bring forward a parking scheme for the following car parks:

Roseangle, Pennycook Lane, Millers Wynd, Ryehill Lane, Mid Wynd, Union Place North and Bellfield Street North.

Such a parking scheme would allow residents living in areas adjacent to the car parks to purchase an annual parking permit for these car parks only.

Officers are instructed to bring forward a draft scheme for consideration by this Committee no later than 31st January, 2023 to enable any finalised and agreed parking scheme to be in place for the start of the 2023/2024 financial year.

Committee further notes that provision for the net cost of this proposal after permit income (if any) will require to be made in the 2023/2024 revenue budget and that provision will also require to be made in future years revenue budgets for any ongoing cost.

As an amendment, the Convener, seconded by Councillor Rome, moved to take no action.

On a division, there voted for the motion - Bailies Keenan, Wright, Macpherson and Scott and Councillors Cruickshank, Finnegan, McHugh, McIrvine, Malone, Shears, Coleman, Crichton and Duncan (13); and for the amendment - the Convener, Lord Provost Campbell, Depute Lord Provost Cordell, Bailies Dawson, Roberts and Sawers and Councillors Alexander, Anderson, El-Nakla, Hunter, Lynn, Rome, Short, Smith and Tolland (15) - whereupon the amendment was carried.

III SCHOOL STREETS PART-TIME PROHIBITION OF DRIVING

On a reference to Article VII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 25th January, 2021, there was submitted Report No 274-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on the School Streets programme and seeking approval to promote a Traffic Regulation Order restricting vehicle access during school start and finish times at five further primary school locations. This would provide safer routes to schools utilising the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Committee approved the promotion of a Part-Time Prohibition of Driving Order to prohibit vehicles from driving over the lengths of road detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report during school start and finish times.

IV SECURE ON-STREET RESIDENTIAL CYCLE PARKING

There was submitted Report No 266-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development proposing the introduction of a new scheme to provide secure on-street cycle parking for residents of the city.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the acceptance of the tender price submitted by Cyclehoop Ltd in the amount of 165,000 with allowances amounting to 60,000, giving a total cost of 225,000; and

(ii) delegated the Head of Sustainable Transport and Roads to establish and implement a placement strategy as outlined in Section 6 of the report.

V PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ASSESSMENT PROCESS

There was submitted Report No 269-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development proposing a new process for the assessment of pedestrian crossing requirements. The process outlined in the report provided weighting to vulnerable road users and other road related factors over and above current guidance. It was proposed that this process be used to assess the requirements for future pedestrian crossing facilities.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the proposed pedestrian crossing assessment process detailed in the report; and

(ii) remitted the Head of Sustainable Transport and Roads to re-evaluate historical pedestrian crossing assessments on the new assessment process.

VI CITY CENTRE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN

There was submitted Report No 290-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval of the draft City Centre Strategic Investment Plan, that set out an ambitious 30-year vision to regenerate this key part of the city and help it grow as a strong community. It summarised progress with workstreams, including the engagement of consultants to support the Plan development, and sought approval to carry out stakeholder consultation on the draft Plan. The report also sought authority to develop new and existing funding streams to support achievement of the Councils desire for a vibrant and attractive City Centre. The Council Leadership Team was committed to the implementation of the Plan, which was being led by the Executive Director of City Development.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the draft City Centre Strategic Investment Plan attached as Appendix 1 of the report;

(ii) delegated the Head of Planning and Economic Development to carry out a consultation on the draft Plan with key stakeholders, strategic landowners, and the public, and to make changes as appropriate;

(iii) remitted the Executive Director of City Development to undertake further feasibility work on the capital projects identified in the report, to report the outcome of the work to Committee, and to pursue external funding to support future project delivery; and

(iv) noted that when approved, and where appropriate, the finalised City Centre Strategic Investment Plan would be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

VII CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL WASTE PILOT

There was submitted Report No 289-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval to introduce a pilot project to enhance the City Centre by reducing the number of commercial waste containers on public roads and footpaths and changing the way in which commercial waste could be presented for collection by businesses.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the proposed approach to commercial waste in the City Centre as set out in Appendix A of the report; and

(ii) delegated the Executive Director of City Development to implement this from 1st March, 2023; to undertake a review of the pilot after 12 months and to make the project permanent if it was deemed successful.

VIII MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW OF THIN WALLED CARBON STEEL PIPEWORK

On a reference to Article II of the minute of meeting of the Scrutiny Committee of 27th April, 2022, there was submitted Report No 270-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update in relation to the monitoring and management arrangements for Thin Walled Carbon Steel (TWCS) installations across the Council property portfolio.

The Committee noted the content of the report and delegated the Executive Directors of City Development and Corporate Services to conclude arrangements for the implementation of a planned monitoring and maintenance service contract.

IX DUNDEE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME 2022

There was submitted Report No 268-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development setting out the 2022 Development Plan Scheme for the Dundee Local Development Plan.

The Committee:-

(i) approved the Development Plan Scheme 2022 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, and

(ii) remitted the Head of Planning and Development to publish and implement the Development Plan Scheme 2022, and to issue it to Scottish Government for information.

X TENDERS RECEIVED BY HEAD OF DESIGN AND PROPERTY

There was submitted Report No 271-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development detailing tenders received and requesting decisions thereon.

(a) DISCOVERY POINT SLIPWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND VEGETATION REMOVAL

The Committee agreed to accept the negotiated offer from Tayside Contracts in the sum of 23,735.52, together with allowances of 11,264.48, giving a total expenditure of 35,000.

(b) CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVEL APP

The Committee agreed to accept the tender from Ember Technology Ltd in the sum of 46,000, together with allowances of 4,000, giving a total expenditure of 50,000.

(c) BROUGHTY FERRY TO MONIFIETH ACTIVE TRAVEL - AREAS 1B, 6, 7 AND DIGHTY BRIDGE

The Committee agreed to approve the tender from Wates Construction Ltd in the sum of 7,632,806.30, together with allowances of 1,917,847.87, giving a total expenditure of 9,550,654.17.

(d) BALGARTHNO SCHOOL CAMPUS ARTIFICIAL SURFACE

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest tender from Hunter Construction (Aberdeen) Ltd in the sum of 199,855.79, together with allowances of 30,175, giving a total expenditure of 230,030.79.

(e) PERIODIC ELECTRICAL TESTING AND TESTING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION - AREA 2

The Committee agreed to accept the negotiated offer from Construction Services in the sum of 507,523.61, together with allowances of 50,000, giving a total expenditure of 557,523.61.

XI SUPPLY OF VEHICLES AND PLANT

There was submitted Report No 265-2022 by the Executive Director of City Development seeking approval for the purchase of plant and vehicles as required by Dundee City Council to ensure ongoing operational efficiency and to support the delivery of frontline services.

The Committee approved the purchase of the vehicles and plant listed in Appendix 1 of the report at a total cost of 1,052,846.

Mark FLYNN, Convener.