Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:Construction of the shared path link along Launceston Avenue between Helston Avenue andthe West Coast Highway underpass was approved for construction by Council in December2011 (Item CR11.156). The approved budget is $100,000.STRATEGIC DIRECTION:Construction of this path link embraces the following strategic responses:-Planning for our Community- encourage a wide range of recreational pursuits;- enhance and retain public open space.Delivering our services- consult with our community on their changing needs;- aim for good access to our services and facilities.COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:This report is a result of a petition submitted by community residents living in LauncestonAvenue adjacent to works proposed by Council.The administration have reviewed the petition and inspected the site with two streetrepresentatives prior to the preparation of this report.SUMMARY:The petition considered at Council on 22 May 2012 requested that Council not construct a 3.0metre wide shared path along Launceston Avenue between Helston Avenue and the WestCoast Highway underpass opposite Branksome Gardens.It is considered the shared path link is required to ensure safe connectivity of other sharedpaths within the Town and on that basis, the decision required relates to the alignment for theshared path. As part of any construction, mass dense planting of vegetation will be completed.ATTACHMENTS:1. - Council letter to residents dated 4 May 2012;- Letter to Cambridge Councillors dated 10 May 2012; and- Copy of petition dated 16 May 2012.2. Aerial photographs of the path location.H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\C CR.DOCX 63