Agenda and minutes

The agenda and reports associated with this minute can be found at:-

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The Convener advised that it had been an important week for the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Service with both Offshore Europe and the Walker Cup being held in the city. The Convener explained that both events had required an immense amount of work by the Service; both had been a great success, and congratulated all the officers involved across the Service for their efforts in this regard.  The Committee concurred with the comments of the Convener.

Members are requested to resolve that any exempt business on this agenda be

considered with the press and public excluded

Prior to considering the matters before the Committee, the Committee resolved, in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the press and public from the meeting for articles 48 and 49, so as to avoid disclosure of exempt information of the class described in paragraphs 8 and 12 of Schedule 7(A) to the Act.

(i)                 Ms Henderson – in relation to item 9.4 - The Aberdeen City Council (Westbank, Aberdeen) (Residential Parking Bays) Order 2010

(ii)               Mr Colin Diver – in relation to item 9.5 – Various Traffic Order – Outcome of Main Statutory Advertisement Stage – Proposal regarding Great Southern Road

(iii)             Mr Shepherd – in relation to item 4.3 (Motion by Councillor Kevin Stewart MSP) and item 4.9 (Motion by Councillor Young)

This request for a deputation does not comply with Standing Orders as Standing Order 10(1) stipulates that requests "must relate to a substantive report on the agenda"; there is no report on either of the motions referred to. If the Committee agrees to hear the deputation, standing order 10(1) will need to be suspended in view of the above.

The Committee had before it the following five requests for deputation, of which requests (i), (ii), and (iv) complied with standing order 10(1):-

            (i)         Ms. Shirley Henderson, Westbank Residents Association – in relation to item 9.4 (The Aberdeen City Council (Westbank, Aberdeen) (Residential Parking Bays) Order 2011;

            (ii)        Mr. Colin Diver – in relation to item 9.5 (Various Traffic Orders – Outcome of Main Statutory Advertisement Stage);

            (iii)       Mr. Shepherd – in relation to items 4.2 (Motion by Councillor Kevin Stewart, MSP) and 4.9 (Motion by Councillor Young);

            (iv)       Mr. McIntosh – in relation to item 9.9 (Driveway Application Appeals);  and

            (v)        Mr. Dalgarno – in relation to item 4.10 (Motion by Councillor Boulton).

The Convener advised the Committee that requests (iii) and (iv), detailed above, did not comply with Standing Order 10(1). Firstly, in relation to (iii), as there were no reports on either of the motions he referred to by Mr Shepherd. Whilst, request (v), by Mr. Dalgarno, had been submitted following the deadline for requests.  In light of this, the Convener proposed that the three requests, submitted in accordance with Standing Order 10(1), and detailed above,  be heard and that the two requests that did not comply with Standing Order 10(1) not be heard.

Councillor Boulton moved as a procedural motion, seconded by Councillor Allan:-

            that the request from Mr. Dalgarno in relation to item 4.10 (Motion by Councillor Boulton) on the agenda be heard.

On a division, there voted:-  for the procedural motion (5) – Councillors Adam, Allan, Boulton, Crockett and Donnelly;  against the procedural motion (10) – the Convener;  the Vice-Convener;  and Councillors Cormack, Cormie, Jaffrey, Leslie, MacGregor, Noble, Penny and Yuill. 

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to hear the requests for deputation from Ms. Shirley Henderson and Mr. Colin Diver prior to consideration of the respective items on the agenda;

(ii)        to hear the request from Mr. McIntosh in relation to item 9.9 (Driveway Application Appeals) as the next item of business, along with the respective report;

(iii)       not to hear the request from Mr. Shepherd in relation to items 4.2 (Motion by Councillor K Stewart MSP) and 4.9 (Motion by Councillor Young);  and

(iv)       to reject the procedural motion and thereby not to hear the request for deputation from Mr. Dalgarno in relation to item 4.10 (Motion by Councillor Boulton).

(A)       In terms of Standing Order 10(2), and as agreed at the beginning of the meeting (see article 3 above), the Committee received a deputation from Mr. McIntosh in relation to the above-named report.

Mr. McIntosh explained the rationale for his request for a driveway outside his property and explained that he believed that with further investigation into the application and the possibilities for locating the driveway, two on-street public car parking spaces would not be lost, and that in fact approval of the driveway would provide one additional on-street parking space.  Mr. McIntosh requested that the Committee defer consideration of his application today and request officers to further investigate the matters raised and report back at a future date to the Committee.

Councillor Graham, one of the local members, supported Mr. McIntosh’s view and requested that the Committee defer consideration of both applications and request officers to submit a new report with further information on the options available to a future meeting of the Committee. 

(B)       The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of the details of appeals against officer decisions to refuse applications to form driveways at 150 Bonnyview Drive and 40 Longview Terrace. 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee refuse both applications for a driveway at 150 Bonnyview Drive and 40 Longview Terrace as access, in both cases, would be from a public parking area which was against the approved policy for driveways and would be detrimental to the general parking provision for the area.

The Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of both driveway applications until the next meeting of the Committee on 15 November, 2011, at which point officers should submit a new report containing information on (i) the availability of spaces in the adjacent car park and (ii) whether either of the driveways could be established in such a way that two public car parking spaces were not lost.

The Committee had before it the minute of its previous meeting of 24 May, 2011.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the minute as an accurate record.

The Committee had before it a statement of pending and outstanding Committee Business, which had been prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to delete item 1 (South College Street Improvement Traffic Management Associated Proposals);

(ii)        in relation to item 3 (Peacock Visual Arts Centre/Northern Light), to note that this item was now being undertaken by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport, and therefore to transfer this item to the Education, Culture and Sport Committee business statement;

(iii)       to delete item 9 (Multi-operator and Through Tickets for Aberdeen City);

(iv)       to delete actions (i) and (iii) on item 17 (Revenue Budget 2010/2011);

(v)        in relation to item 8 (Furnishings Contract), to note that a report seeking approval of a guidance policy on delivering community benefits through procurement would be considered by the Corporate Policy and Performance Committee on 22 September, 2011, and that if approved, officers would report to the next meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee with a user friendly guide to the policy specifically for this service;

(vi)       in relation to item 24 (Controlled Areas Parking Working Party), to request officers to report on action (vii) to the next meeting of the Committee and that this report should include information on why a one-way regulation was proposed on Rose Street, Chapel Street and Marischal Street;

(vii)      to delete items 2 (Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009), 4 (Strategic Transportation Projects), 11 (Justice Mill Lane), 12 (VisitScotland Funding 2010/2011), 13 (SACRP), 14 (Digital Network Development), 15 (The Aberdeen City Council (Pitmedden Road Order 2010), 17 action (ii) (2010/2011 Revenue Budget), 20 (Initial Traffic Management), 21 (Maintenance of Municipal Building), 22 (General Fund Revenue Budget), 24 action (i), 25 (Initial Traffic Management), 26 (Estate Management Contracts), 25 (Traffic Management), 29 Various Traffic Management), 30 (Winter Maintenance Operations), and 31 Revenue Budget Monitoring Report) subject to the matter being dealt with later on the agenda;  and

(viii)     to otherwise note the updates contained within the list.

The Committee had before it a statement of outstanding motions under the Committee’s remit which had been prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to note that a report on motion 2 (Motion by Councillor Boulton – Speed Limit on Countesswells to Kingswells Road) was to be considered later on today’s agenda;  and

(ii)        to otherwise note the updates contained therein.

“That following the identification of the Haudagain Roundabout as the worst in Europe, that as a matter of urgency this Council calls on the Scottish Government (1) to identify its option for the Haudagain Roundabout; and (2) to bring forward the time period for the works at the roundabout to begin; and that this Council also writes to NESTRANS and Aberdeenshire Council asking them to write to the Scottish Government in support of Aberdeen City Council.”

With reference to article 21 of the minute of the meeting of Council of 29 June, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Graham:-

            “That following the identification of the Haudagain Roundabout as the worst in Europe, that as a matter of urgency this Council calls on the Scottish Government (1) to identify its option for the Haudagain Roundabout;  and (2) to bring forward the time period for the works at the roundabout to begin;  and that this Council also writes to NESTRANS and Aberdeenshire Council asking them to write to the Scottish Government in support of Aberdeen City Council.”

Councillor Graham was in attendance, and moved his motion during which he explained the rationale behind his request.

Councillor Graham, seconded by Councillor Adam, moved:-

            that the terms of the motion be approved.

The Convener, seconded by the Vice-Convener, moved as an amendment:-

            that no action on the motion be taken.

On a division, there voted:-  for the motion (6) – Councillors Adam, Allan, Boulton, Crockett, Donnelly and Graham;  for the amendment (10) - the Convener;  the Vice-Convener;  and Councillors Cormack, Cormie, Jaffrey, Leslie, MacGregor, Noble, Penny and Yuill. 

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to adopt the amendment;  and

(ii)        to refer the most recent letter from the Scottish Government regarding improvements at the Haudagain Roundabout to the Housing and Environment Committee for its information in relation to the timescales for the works to be undertaken, and for consideration in relation to the impact of the timescales on residents in the area.

“That this Council agrees that a referendum on the future of Union Terrace Gardens be held after the City Garden design competition is completed, calls on officers to produce a report about the practicalities and costings of holding a postal ballot of all Aberdeen electors and asks officers to investigate sourcing funding for the referendum from bodies other than the Council.”

With reference to article 22 of the minute of the meeting of Council of 29 June, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Kevin Stewart MSP:-

            “That this Council agrees that a referendum on the future of Union Terrace Gardens be held after the City Garden design competition was completed, calls on officers to produce a report about the practicalities and costings of holding a postal ballot of all Aberdeen electors and asks officers to investigate sourcing funding for the referendum from bodies other than the Council.”

Councillor Kevin Stewart MSP, was in attendance; moved his motion during which he explained the rationale for his request and requested that the wording of the above motion be amended to include “in principle” following “agrees”.

Councillor Kevin Stewart MSP, seconded by Councillor Noble, moved:-

that subject to the addition of “in principle” following the word “agrees”, the terms of the motion be approved, and that the report on this matter also explore the possibility and practicality of young people, below the age of 18, being included in the referendum, and that this be reported to the next meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee on 15 November, 2011.

Councillor Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Allan, moved as an amendment:-

            that no action on the motion be taken.

On a division, there voted:-  for the motion (12) – the Convener; the Vice-Convener;  and Councillors Boulton, Cormack, Cormie, Jaffrey, Leslie, MacGregor, Noble, Penny, Yuill and Kevin Stewart MSP;  for the amendment (4) – Councillors Adam, Allan, Crockett and Donnelly.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the terms of the motion.

“Council instructs officers to liaise with the Ashwood Parade business community in the Bridge of Don to investigate ways in which better signage and better awareness of their businesses can be obtained to the betterment of both the residents of Ashwood Parade and to the business community of Ashwood Parade.”

With reference to article 23 of the minute of meeting of Council of 29 June, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Young:-

            “Council instructs officers to liaise with the Ashwood Parade business community in the Bridge of Don to investigate ways in which better signage and better awareness of their businesses can be obtained to the betterment of both the residents of Ashwood Parade and to the business community of Ashwood Parade.”

Councillor Young was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.

The Committee resolved:-

to request officers to report on the terms of the motion to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

‘That Aberdeen City Council agrees to instruct officers to prepare a report on both the feasibility of developing, in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council and Perth and Kinross Council, a long distance footpath – The Royal Deeside and Perthshire Way – from Fittie to Perth via Deeside and ways in which this project might be funded’.

With reference to article 6 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure of 24 May, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Yuill:-

            “That Aberdeen City Council agrees to instruct officers to prepare a report on both the feasibility of developing, in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council and Perth and Kinross Council, a long distance footpath – The Royal Deeside and Perthshire Way – from Fittie to Perth via Deeside and ways in which this project might be funded.”

Councillor Yuill was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.  Councillor Yuill advised that since submitting his motion the matter had progressed and that the Royal Deeside, Angus and Perthshire Way Steering Group had been established and that this Group was discussing the establishment of the new way, the most appropriate route and how this could be achieved.  To date, the Group had identified a large part of the route, which they proposed calling “the Pictish Way”. As a result of this progress, Councillor Yuill proposed that a Councillor officer attend future meetings of the Group and report back to the Committee regarding the terms of his motion; detailing the outstanding aspects which were required to establish and signpost the whole proposed route, as well as the costings required to achieve this.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to request officers to participate in the Royal Deeside, Angus and Perthshire Way Steering Group which was already discussing the establishment of the “Pictish Way”, and that officers report back to the next meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee regarding the terms of the motion, and in particular detailing the outstanding aspects required to establish and signpost the proposed “Pictish Way”, as well as the financial cost of achieving this; and

(ii)        to agree that Councillor Yuill become a member of the Royal Deeside, Angus and Perthshire Way Steering Group, on behalf of Aberdeen City Council.

“That, given the ongoing difficulties caused by HGVs using Broomhill Road as a through route, Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the introduction of an ‘except for access’ weight or width restriction on some or all of Broomhill Road between Holburn Street and South Anderson Drive.”

With reference to article 12 of the minute of meeting of Council of 17 August, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Yuill:-

            “That, given the ongoing difficulties caused by HGVs using Broomhill Road as a through route, Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the introduction of an ‘except for access’ weight or width restriction on some or all of Broomhill Road between Holburn Street and South Anderson Drive.”

Councillor Yuill was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.

The Committee resolved:-

to request officers to report on the terms of the motion to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

“That this Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the extension westwards to a point west of Northcote Road of the 30mph speed limit on North Deeside Road, Mannofield.”

With reference to article 13 of the minute of meeting of Council of 17 August, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Yuill:-

            “That this Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the extension westwards to a point west of Northcote Road of the 30mph speed limit on North Deeside Road, Mannofield.”

Councillor Yuill was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.

The Committee resolved:-

to request officers to report on the terms of the motion to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

“That, given the ongoing difficulties caused by lorries using Morningside Road, Cranford Road and Duthie Terrace as through routes so as to avoid the junction of Great Western Road and South Anderson Drive, Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the introduction of an ‘except for access’ weight restriction on these roads plus that part of Hammerfield Avenue not already covered by such a restriction.”

With reference to article 14 of the minute of Council of 17 August, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Yuill:-

            “That, given the ongoing difficulties caused by lorries using Morningside Road, Cranford Road and Duthie Terrace as through routes so as to avoid the junction of Great Western Road and South Anderson Drive, Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the introduction of an ‘except for access’ weight restriction on these roads plus that part of Hammerfield Avenue not already covered by such a restriction.”

Councillor Yuill was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.

The Committee resolved:-

to request officers to report on the terms of the motion to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

“That, given the significant inconvenience and difficulties caused to householders and others by bollards opposite the entrance from Deeside Drive to the rear lane lying between the rear of properties on Deeside Drive and Deeside Crescent, Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the removal of these bollards.”

With reference to article 15 of the minute of Council of 17 August, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Yuill:-

            “That, given the significant inconvenience and difficulties caused to householders and others by bollards opposite the entrance from Deeside Drive to the rear lane lying between the rear of properties on Deeside Drive and Deeside Crescent, Council instructs officers to report to the appropriate committee on the removal of these bollards.”

Councillor Yuill was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.

The Committee resolved:-

to request officers to report on the terms of the motion to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

“Council agrees that in order to provide proper scrutiny over an area of land currently under the City Council’s direct control, and to ensure that no citizen or citizens of Aberdeen can accuse the Council of “losing control” over the City Garden Project, as well as to ensure beyond reasonable doubt that there will be a local democratic audit of plans for an area of the city centre that many Aberdonians care passionately about, Council undertakes without delay to determine a design brief to be provided to architects which meets the requirements of the citizens of Aberdeen as approved by elected members, the democratically elected guardians of this fine city.”

With reference to article 16 of the minute of Council of 17 August, 2011, the Committee had before it the following motion which had been submitted by Councillor Young:-

            “Council agrees that in order to provide proper scrutiny over an area of land currently under the City Council’s direct control, and to ensure that no citizen or citizens of Aberdeen can accuse the Council of “losing control” over the City Garden Project, as well as to ensure beyond reasonable doubt that there will be a local democratic audit of plans for an area of the city centre that many Aberdonians care passionately about, Council undertakes without delay to determine a design brief to be provided to architects which meets the requirements of the citizens of Aberdeen as approved by elected members, the democratically elected guardians of this fine city.”

Councillor Young was in attendance, moved his motion and explained the rationale behind his request.

Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Adam, moved:-

            that the terms of the motion be approved.

The Convener, seconded by the Vice-Convener moved as an amendment:-

            that no action on the motion be taken.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (4) – Councillors Adam, Allan, Crockett and Young; for the amendment (11) – the Convener; the Vice-Convener; and Councillors Cormack, Cormie, Donnelly, Jaffrey, Leslie, MacGregor, Noble, Penny and Yuill; declined to vote (1) – Councillor Boulton.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the amendment.

With reference to article 9 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 15 March, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided information in relation to Councillor Boulton’s motion regarding the implementation of a 40mph speed limit on the currently de-restricted section of the C128C road between its junction with the A944 at Kingswells roundabout and the existing 40mph restriction to the north of Cults.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       note the content of the report and the measures that had recently been implemented at the location;

(b)       agree that no further action should be taken with regard to the implementation of a lower speed limit and therefore to remove the item from the motions list; and

(c)        instruct officers to report back to a future committee meeting (after a minimum period of one year) outlining the effect that the installation of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) and the retexturing of part of the carriageway had made on accident numbers and severity on the C128C.

The Convener, seconded by the Vice-Convener, moved:-

            that the recommendations be approved.

As an amendment, Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Donnelly, moved:-

to instruct officers to proceed with the implementation of the 40mph speed limit on the currently de-restricted section of the C128C road between its junction with the A944 at Kingswells roundabout and the existing 40mph restriction to the north of Cults.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (12) – the Convener; the Vice-Convener; and Councillors Adam, Allan, Cormack, Cormie, Crockett, Jaffrey, Leslie, MacGregor, Noble and Penny; for the amendment (3) – Councillors Boulton, Donnelly and Yuill.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the motion.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which presented and sought approval of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Directorate Business Plan 2011 – 2014.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Directorate Business Plan for 2011 – 2014; and

(b)       instruct that quarterly progress reports be presented to the Committee as part of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Directorate performance reporting framework.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to request officers to reword Directorate Priority 1, Service Outcome 7, bullet point 2, to state “supporting plans for the enhancement of Denburn Valley, including the space currently occupied by Union Terrace Gardens”; and

(ii)        to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which presented a summary of the Planning and Sustainable Development Service Review and key findings, along with the key outcomes/actions which were presented as the Planning and Sustainable Development Service Plan 2011/2012.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the key findings from the Planning and Sustainable Development Service Review 2011;

(b)       approve the Planning and Sustainable Development Service Plan which delivered the key actions and associated workstreams resulting from the Review;

(c)        note that the key driver for the Service Review/Plan was to ensure that the Planning and Sustainable Development Service contributed towards the required savings/income generation identified in Aberdeen City Council’s 5 Year Business Plan;  and

(d)       note that the Service Plan was a dynamic document that would be updated and maintained as the review findings were enacted and corporate objectives and budgets were reviewed.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 13 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 24 May, 2011, the Committee had before it a joint report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure and the Head of Finance, which highlighted the current year revenue budget performance to date for the services which related to the Committee and advised on any areas of risk and management action taken.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       note the performance to date; the forecast outturn, and the information on risks and management action that was contained therein;

(b)       instruct that officers continue to review budget performance and report on service strategies as required to ensure a balanced budget;  and

(c)        instruct officers to report, in due course, on the actual outturn compared to budget following completion of the 2011/2012 financial statements.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 12 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 24 May, 2011, the Committee had before it a joint report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure and the Head of Finance, which provided an update on the capital spend to date for the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure projects included within the Non-Housing Capital Programme. 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee note the current position.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation as contained in the report.

With reference to article 22 of the minute of the meeting of the Finance and Resources Committee of 17 June, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which presented a proposed programme for investment of an additional £1m revenue budget allocated by the Finance and Resources Committee, for approval. 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the schemes listed in the appendix as the detailed proposals for expenditure within budget headings;

(b)       instruct appropriate officials to implement the detailed programme;

(c)        agree for officers to amend the programme in consultation with local members should priorities change during the year;  and

(d)       grant approval to appropriate officers to award contracts on receipt of a valid tender submission subject to necessary funding in the approved revenue budget.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 11 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 9 November, 2010, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided an update on the developments of projects following completion of the South Aberdeen Coastal Regeneration Project (SACRP) feasibility study in February, 2010.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       re-nominate an Elected Member to lead the inter-agency Project Steering Group (PSG);

(b)       endorse the recently completed three case studies, led by the University of Aberdeen, for consultations by the PSG with partner, community organisations and the wider community for the development of programmes for implementation linked to available funding;

(c)        agree to the continuing development of funding bids in this and future years for European and other external funding streams for the creation of the Torry Community Wetland Project;

(d)       agree to receive a report back to the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee in the April/May 2012 cycle, linking coastal regeneration initiatives into the mainstream development of climate change adaptation strategies and flood risk management;  and

(e)       agree to refer this report for information to the next meeting of the Housing and Environment Committee.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to appoint Councillor Corall to lead the inter-agency Project Steering Group;  and

(ii)        to otherwise approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 15 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 18 January, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which outlined the proposed funding for services to be provided by VisitScotland (VS) Aberdeen City and Shire from 1 April, 2011 - 31 March, 2012 and 1 April - 30 September, 2012,  and detailed the funding requirements for the establishment of an Aberdeen Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) to build on past investment in joint activities with VS and to further drive the promotion of Aberdeen as a destination for business and leisure tourism.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       authorise the allocation of £385,000 towards joint tourism marketing activities, in partnership with VS, from 1 April, 2011 to 31 March, 2012 and £115,000 from 1 April - 30 September, 2012.  This was the current level provided to VS for business and leisure tourism promotion;

(b)       authorise Aberdeen City Council officers to work with its partners at VS, ACSEF, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and private sector tourism sector businesses to establish a DMO Steering Group that would at no additional cost to Aberdeen City Council:-

1.              establish a private sector led DMO and appoint the DMO’s Board of Directors, by 30 November 2011, with the initial aim of:-

·              producing an action plan for the period 30 November 2011 to 30 September 2012;

·              implementing the DMO’s initial action plan;

·              appointing a Chief Executive, to start before 1 April 2012;  and

·              supervising the production of a detailed, long-term DMO business plan, by the new DMO Chief Executive, before 30 September 2012;

(c)        authorise the DMO Board of Directors and the Chief Executive to secure £40,000-£50,000 of private sector cash contributions to pay for the actions detailed in the recommendation (b) above;

(d)       authorise the allocation of £297,500 to the DMO during their establishment phase (1 April to 30 September, 2012) and the transfer of management responsibility for the effective utilisation of Council visitor attraction funding, as set out in the table below:-

(e)       authorise the submission of a further report to Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee in September 2012, requesting ongoing council support for the Aberdeen DMO for the next 3-5 years, based on the transfer of existing resources (i.e. no new resources), and subject to the DMO Chief Executive and Board:-

(1)       producing an appropriate, detailed and financially sustainable 3-5 year Business Plan;  and

            (2)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

With reference to article 13 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 9 November, 2010, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of progress towards the development of a programme to enable the delivery of improved broadband connectivity to domestic and commercial users in Aberdeen, and sought support for the establishment of a dedicated team to develop and implement a detailed business plan for broadband delivery across Aberdeen City and Shire, based on the “Maximising Digital Connectivity, Outline Business Case” produced by Mott MacDonald in July.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       note the contents of the Maximising Digital Connectivity study and supports the creation of an improved digital network development through implementation of the report’s recommendations;

(b)       support the efforts by ACSEF (Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Futures) to lobby Scottish Government in an effort to obtain their agreement to the early submission of an ACSEF led bid for funding;

(c)        support ACSEF’s attempts to identify funding or in-kind support to enable the appointment of a technical adviser to work with the current team to agree the action plan going forward and form a dedicated team to implement the Maximising Digital Connectivity study recommendations;  and

(d)       support the submission of an initial bid for up to £2 million of capital funding, from Aberdeen City Council’s 2012/2013 capital programme, as a possible contribution towards the implementation of those elements of the project that were directly related to Digital Network Development within the City (i.e. along the route of the AWPR/Energetica Corridor(s) and within the Aberdeen city core area).

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Councillor Allan declared an interest in the subject matter of the following article due to ongoing personal matter. Councillor Allan withdrew from the meeting during the deputation and discussion of this article.

(A)       In terms of Standing Order 10(2), and as agreed at the beginning of the meeting (see article 3 above), the Committee received a deputation from Ms Shirley Henderson in relation to the above-named report. Ms Henderson was present on behalf of Westbank Residents Association and was accompanied by Ms Dickinson.

Ms Henderson advised that the majority of the residents of Westbank were opposed to the proposal, they did not believe that the proposal was necessary, and they had concerns that if implemented the measure would create health and safety issues. During the deputation, Ms Henderson posed various questions regarding the proposal.

(B)       With reference to article 31 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 24 May, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Corporate Governance which advised of the statutory objections which had been received as a result of the public advertisement of the above-named order.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee overrule the objections in relation to the Aberdeen City Council (Westbank, Aberdeen) (Residential Parking Bays) Order 2011 and approve that the order be made as originally envisaged.

The Committee resolved:-

not to proceed with The Aberdeen City Council (Westbank, Aberdeen) (Residential Parking Bays) Order 2011.

The maps can be viewed as:-

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/WalkingCycling/core_paths/wac_naturalheritageareas.asp

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which presented the recommendations with the Designated Sites Review project and sought agreement of the re-designation of sites as informed by the Review. 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the new boundaries for the recommended sites;

(b)       agree the sites that would no longer be designated;  and

(c)        agree that the recommended non-statutory designated sites would be known as Local Nature Conservation Sites.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 19 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 15 March, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which sought approval to adopt the Aberdeen Open Space Strategy, which would replace the Parks and Green Space Strategy 2005 and Aberdeen’s Strategy for Access to the Outdoors 2004.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the proposed changes to the Draft Open Space Strategy;

(b)       adopt the Aberdeen Open Space Strategy based on the Draft Open Space Strategy with proposed changes;  and

(c)        approve the changes made to the Environmental Report as a result of the public consultation. 

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

Copies of the Supplementary Guidance documents will be made available in the Members' Library and from the Local Development Plan Team. Full copies of the draft Supplementary Guidance can be viewed online at the following page:-

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Planning/ldp/pla_aldp_proposed_plan.asp

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which presented seventeen of the draft Supplementary Guidance documents which, following analysis of the representations received during the consultation, were now proposed for adoption as interim planning guidance.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       note the representations received on the draft Supplementary Guidance documents;

(b)       approve officers’ responses to representations received on the draft Supplementary Guidance document;

(c)        adopt the Supplementary Guidance documents listed in the report as interim planning advice, and pending Council approval for adoption of the Aberdeen Local Development Plan, agree for officers to send the Supplementary Guidance documents to be ratified by the Scottish Government;

(d)       agree that, if further significant amendments were required to any of the Supplementary Guidance documents following the publication of the Reporters’ Report into the Examination of the Local Development Plan, officers re-consult on the amended documents prior to final adoption by Committee;  and

(e)       note the representations received on existing masterplans and planning briefs and agree for these to remain as Supplementary Guidance to the adopted Aberdeen Local Plan until they were presented to the Committee for approval as Supplementary Guidance to the Local Development Plan after its adoption.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

Copies of the Supplementary Guidance documents will be made available in the Members' Library and from the Local Development Plan Team. Full copies of the draft Supplementary Guidance can be viewed online at the following page:-

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Planning/ldp/pla_aldp_proposed_plan.asp

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which related to six of the draft Supplementary Guidance documents which had been subject to amendments either as a result of analysis of the representations received during the consultation, or by officers to provide greater clarity and take account of updated information;  and presented the representations received on the six draft Supplementary Guidance, as well as the proposed Council responses to those representations and the proposed changes to the draft Supplementary Guidance. 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       note the representations received on the draft Supplementary Guidance documents from the consultation undertaken alongside the Aberdeen Local Development Plan Proposed Plan;

(b)       approve officers’ responses to representations received on the draft Supplementary Guidance documents;  and

(c)        approve the amended draft Supplementary Guidance listed in the report for an eight week consultation period.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to approve the recommendations as contained in the report;  and

(ii)        to request officers to amend the wording within responding Section 373(8) to state “challenging” rather than “bad”.

Copies of the Supplementary Guidance documents will be made available in the Members' Library and from the Local Development Plan Team. Full copies of the draft Supplementary Guidance can be viewed online at the following page:-

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Planning/ldp/pla_aldp_proposed_plan.asp

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which sought approval for two new items of draft Supplementary Guidance on archaeology and natural heritage, to be issued for public consultation.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the natural heritage and archaeology draft Supplementary Guidance documents for eight weeks public consultation;  and

(b)       agree that following completion of the relevant consultation, any comments received and subsequent amendments to the draft Supplementary Guidance be presented to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which outlined the Kingswells Business Park Development Framework and Phase One Masterplan, prepared as a guide for the future development of land identified as Opportunity Site OP40 in the Proposed Aberdeen Local Development Plan (ALDP). 

The report recommended:-

that the Committee adopt the OP40 Kingswells Development Framework and Phase One Masterplan as interim planning advice, and pending Council approval for adoption of the Aberdeen Local Development Plan, agree for officers to implement the process to ratify the framework as Supplementary Guidance by the Scottish Government.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation as contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided an update on development opportunities within the emergent North Dee Business Park; advised of the need to progress a controlled parking zone (CPZ) for this area (defined by the main railway line, Market Street and North Esplanade West), and sought approval for undertaking a feasibility study in anticipation of the implementation of a CPZ for the area.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       agree that relevant officers commence the initial design and related studies for the North Dee Controlled Parking Zone (NDCPZ), and to request officers to report back to the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee on its feasibility and the results of the informal consultations, prior to the commencement of the legal process for the required Traffic Regulation Order;  and

(b)       authorise the use of funding secured from various developments in the North Dee area to support the completion of the study.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of the North Sea Region (NSR) 2020 Draft consultation document, and presented a proposed Council response to the consultation based on Council policy.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the proposed response contained in the report;  and

(b)       note that Councillor Dean was now the Chair of the North Sea Commissions Innovation and Education Group.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which proposed various small scale traffic management measures for the above locations.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       approve the proposals, in principle, and instruct officers to commence the necessary legal procedures of the preliminary statutory consultation for the traffic regulation orders as required, and if no significant objections were received, then to progress with the public advertisement and report the results to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee;

(b)       instruct the appropriate officers to commence the combined statutory consultation for the traffic regulation order for the list of Blue Badge parking spaces and report back to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee; and

(c)        instruct officers that no further action was required with regard to The Green Townscape Heritage and that the existing loading bays in Stirling Street and Exchange Street should remain as previously installed.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         in respect of the proposal at Binghill Road, Milltimber, to request officers to extend the proposed “at any time” waiting restrictions to beyond the junction into Binghill Crescent and that it be advertised on this basis;

(ii)        with the exception of the above resolution, to approve recommendations (a) and (b)  contained in the report; and

(iii)       to instruct officers to undertake the necessary process to revert two of the four existing loading bays in The Green to one on-street parking space and one disabled parking space.

With reference to article 24 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 20 April, 2010, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of the result of the initial statutory consultation on the proposed traffic management scheme on Justice Mill Lane.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       acknowledge the responses received as a result of the Statutory Consultation and hence instruct the appropriate officials to progress to public advertisement and report the results to a future meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee;

(b)       instruct officers to prepare the detailed design and tender works for the traffic management scheme on Justice Mill Lane; and

(c)        agree that should the tender be returned within budget that delegated powers be given to nominated officials to accept the tender.

Councillor Donnelly moved:-

            that the recommendations contained in the report be approved.

Councillor Donnelly failed to attract a seconder and in terms of Standing Order 12(7) the motion fell.

The Committee resolved:-

not to proceed with the current proposed traffic management proposal for Justice Mill Lane, and to request officers to further review the area and report back to the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee with new traffic management proposals that would benefit pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, and preferably that this scheme would allow the area to remain two-way.

With reference to article 18 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 9 November, 2010, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of the results of the initial statutory consultation undertaken following the decision of the Committee to revert to the original proposal to introduce a prohibition of driving on the section of Pitmedden Road serving Dyce Caravans and other properties.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       acknowledge that there were concerned parties that wished to maintain the option to utilise both junctions associated with the section of Pitmedden Road, Dyce; and

(b)       instruct officers not to progress the Traffic Regulation Order further.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained within the report.

With reference to article 3 above, the Committee noted that Mr Diver was not in attendance and therefore could not deliver his deputation.  The Committee proceeded to consider the item.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Corporate Governance which presented the objections received in relation to the following twelve orders, all at the final statutory stage:-

(i)         The Aberdeen City Council (Disabled Person’s Parking Places in Aberdeen) (Regulatory Parking Places) (No 2) Order 2011

(ii)        The Aberdeen City Council (Oldcroft Place, Aberdeen) (Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 2011

(iii)       The Aberdeen City Council (Mugiemoss Road, Aberdeen) (Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 2011

(iv)       The Aberdeen City Council (Access Road Serving Craigshaw Business Park, Aberdeen) (Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 2011

(v)        The Aberdeen City Council (Riverside Drive, Aberdeen) (Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 2011

(vi)       The Aberdeen City Council (Beechgrove Avenue and Midstocket Road, Aberdeen) (Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 2011

(vii)      The Aberdeen City Council (Stronsay Drive, King’s Gate and Surrounding Streets, Aberdeen) (Various Traffic Management) Order 2011

(viii)     The Aberdeen City Council (Palmerston Road, Aberdeen) (Various Traffic Management) Order 2011

(ix)       The Aberdeen City Council (Westhill Road / U95c Brodiach Road, Aberdeenshire And U95c Brodiach Road, Aberdeen)(30mph Speed Limit) Order 2011

(x)        The Aberdeen City Council (Various Traffic Management Measures) (No 4) Order 2011

(xi)       The Aberdeen City Council (Various Traffic Management Measures) (No 5) Order 2011

(xii)      The Aberdeen City Council (Night Time Transport Zone) (Waiting Restrictions) (No.2) Order 2011

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       in relation to the Aberdeen City Council (Stronsay Drive, King’s Gate and Surrounding Streets, Aberdeen) (Various Traffic Management) Order 2011, overrule the objections and approve that the order be made as originally envisaged;

(b)       in relation to The Aberdeen City Council (Various Traffic Management Measures) (No 4) Order 2011:-

(i)         overrule the remaining objection in relation to the proposal at Great Southern Road, and approve the proposed relaxation to the order, as detailed in Section 5.10 of the report and shown in Appendix A;

(ii)        overrule the remaining objections in relation to the proposal at Kirk Brae, Cults, and approve the proposed relaxation to order, as detailed in section 5.10 of the report and shown in appendix B;

(iii)       overrule the objection in relation to Kirkton Drive and approve the proposed relaxation to the order, as detailed in Section 5.10 of the report and shown in Appendix C;

(iv)       overrule the objection in relation to Greenbank Place; and

(v)        approve that the order be introduced as originally envisaged, with the exception of the three relaxations proposed for Great Southern Road, Kirkbrae and Kirkton Drive;

(c)       in relation to The Aberdeen City Council (Various Traffic Management Measures) (No 5) Order 2011 overrule the remaining objections in relation to the proposal at Quarry Road, Cults, and approve the proposed relaxation to the order, as detailed in section 5.11 of the report and shown in appendix D, and approve that the order be introduced on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which informed of the work which had been undertaken to date in the Greenbrae School catchment area with regards to establishing a cycle-friendly neighbourhood in Aberdeen, and sought approval for a series of physical improvements designed to facilitate a greater uptake of walking and cycling within that area.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       note the work that had been undertaken to date with Greenbrae School and the wider community with regards to developing a cycle-friendly neighbourhood;

(b)       to approve the proposed action plan for the area;

(c)        instruct officers to proceed with implementing the interventions identified within the action plan including, where necessary, the promotion of legislation to support shared use footways; and

(d)       instruct officers to report back to the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee on an annual basis on progress/impact and intermittently as legislative decisions required.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to request officers to ask the Disability Advisory Group whether any of its members would be willing to participate in the cycling training provided to school children in the Greenbrae area; and

(ii)        to otherwise approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided information on the implications for disabled persons’ parking places arising from the Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009. (DPPPA 2009) and sought approval for a way forward in this regard.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       note the content of the report;

(b)       instruct officers that all requests for the making of disabled street parking orders in respect of street parking places should be dealt with in accordance with the new Disabled Persons Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009 and as outlined to the Committee on 7 September, 2010 (article 21 refers); and

(c)       instruct officers to retain those advisory disabled street parking places awarded under clause 7 of the Council’s previous criteria for so long as they were required by the individual(s) concerned.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided information on the Blue Badge reform programme which consisted of a national online application service and production and distribution of badges, and advised of the staffing considerations and the need to review the Green Badge status.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       note the contents of the report and the reforms to the Blue Badge scheme;

(b)       approves the signing, by nominated officers, of a Service Level Agreement with Northgate for the provision of an online Blue Badge application and badge production service;

(c)        instruct officers to review the possible impact on the City Council’s Green Badge scheme and to report back to a future meeting of the Committee following consultation with interested parties; and

(d)       instruct officers to review the staffing and resources necessary to support the Blue Badge Scheme following the implementation of reforms in January 2012.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 4 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 15 March, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided a review of the use of the Denburn Car Park and opportunity for overnight parking by local residents who had on-street parking permits.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee approve the use of the lower section of the Denburn cark park between the hours of 1800 and 0800 for residents who have an on street parking permit.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation as contained in the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which sought approval from members to undertake a project to upgrade the existing Real Time system and install new Real Time Bus Information displays in the City Centre using government Bus Route Development Grant funding.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee proceed with the proposal to upgrade and install new Real Time Bus Information displays in the City Centre.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation as contained in the report.

With reference to article 20 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 26 November, 2009, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided an update on recent developments regarding the implementation of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act and in particular outlined the financial requirements necessary to ensure that the Council delivered on its statutory obligations as specified in the Act.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       agree the recommendations of the report along with the Council’s response as attached at Appendix A, to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s consultation in relation to the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, - “Flooding in Scotland:  A Consultation on Potentially Vulnerable Areas and Local Plan Districts”;

(b)       instructs officers to agree with Scottish Water the scope of the integrated catchment model for Aberdeen including the Council’s financial contribution to the cost of the project;

(c)        instructs officers to notify SEPA that Aberdeen City Council was prepared to act as lead authority for the Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City local plan district;

(d)       refer the report to the next meeting of the Finance and Resources on
29 September, with the recommendation that all identified revenue funding as per the Local Government Finance Settlement was made available for this and future years to fund Aberdeen City Council’s duties under the FRM Act, including its contribution to the development of the integrated catchment model; and

(e)       authorise the suspension of standing orders to allow officers to purchase the specialist software required to run the integrated catchment model, and that the software package would be predetermined by Scottish Water and SEPA and only available from a single supplier.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 34 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 24 May, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which presented the proposed Winter Services Plan and explained significant changes.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       agree the “Roads Winter Service Plan” for 2011 - 2012; and

(b)       note the content of the report.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to approve the recommendations as contained in the report;

(ii)        to request officers to circulate to all elected members, by way of email, the Roads Winter Services Plan; and

(iii)       to request officers to investigate further ways to support and increase communication to citizens during the winter period.

With reference to article 29 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 18 January, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of the establishment of a framework for the charging of actual costs to the Non-Housing Repair and Maintenance Fund for non-housing property repairs.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee approve the arrangements for managing the repairs and maintenance of non-housing properties.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations as contained in the report.

With reference to article 35 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 24 May, 2011, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which advised of the progress to date on various strategic transportation projects within Aberdeen City and the wider area.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       note the contents of the report,

(b)       instruct officers to continue with the implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders regarding the Aberdeen – Blackburn (A96 Corridor) cycle path, in conjunction with Transport Scotland and Bear Scotland and to progress with minor infrastructure improvements this financial year,

(c)        agree the proposed questionnaire response for submission to the Department of Transport, detailed in Appendix B on the consultation document entitled Developing a Sustainable Framework for UK Aviation; and

(d)       endorse development through Nestrans as outlined in Section 17 of the report.

The Convener, seconded by the Vice-Convener, moved:-

            that the recommendations be approved.

Councillor Crockett, seconded by Councillor Boulton, moved as an amendment:-

            that recommendations (a), (b) and (d) be approved, and that recommendation (c) be approved subject to the addition of “recognising that our continued membership of the United Kingdom was essential if the objectives laid out for officers in Section 16.2 of the report relating to the protection of landing slots at Heathrow were to be achieved.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (10) – The Convener, the Vice-Convener; and Councillors Cormack, Cormie, Jaffrey, Leslie, MacGregor, Noble, Penny and Yuill;  for the amendment (5) – Councillors Adam, Allan, Boulton, Crockett and Donnelly.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the motion.

In accordance with the decision recorded under article 1 of this minute, the following items of business were considered with the Press and public excluded.

With reference to article 26 of the minute of the meeting of the Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee of 9 November, 2010, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure which provided an update on ongoing discussions regarding the Glashieburn flood prevention scheme.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee -

(a)       note that the company had redesigned the Glashieburn flood prevention scheme in light of its failure to contain the floods of 2009 and have made significant amendments and additions;

(b)       note that the amended scheme had now been installed at a cost of £280,000 to the Council which provided the protection to the properties in Lochside Drive against a 1 in 200 year storm event;

(c)        note that on 22 June 2011, the company had made a full and final settlement offer to the Council;

(d)       instruct officers to progress with a legal action against the company; and

(e)       instruct officers to finance legal action from existing budgets.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.

With reference to article 46 above, the Committee had before it an appendix containing exempt information.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the appendix.

- COUNCILLOR DEAN, Convener.