Report to Subcouncil 03 - City of Cape Town

Report minutes of WC meetings in August 2021 Page 1 of 56

REPORT TO SUBCOUNCIL 03

1. ITEM NUMBER:

2. SUBJECT: MINUTES: WARDS COMMITTEE FOR WARDS 1, 4, 5, 107 & 113

ISIHLOKO: IMIZUZU : IIKOMITI YEWADI: 1, 4, 5, 107 & 113

ONDERWERP: WYKSKOMITEE NOTULE VIR WYKE 1, 4, 5, 107 & 113

3. PURPOSE

To present the Subcouncil with minutes of the Ward Committee meetings

held for:

Ward 1 on 25 August 2021





It is recommended that the Subcouncil support the recommendations

contained in the minutes of Wards 1, 4, 5, 107 & 113.

4. FOR DECISION BY

The Subcouncil, Delegation 1 (1).

To assess the performance of service delivery generally within their area of

jurisdiction (outcomes monitoring)

5. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Due to the fact that Ward Committees have no formal powers; they can

make submissions/recommendations to the Subcouncil through the Ward

Councillor and/or through the Ward Committee meetings. For this reason,

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the minutes of Ward Committee meetings must be supported by the

Subcouncil in order for such recommendations to be executed.

6. RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended:

A. That the recommendations as noted in the minutes attached and

marked ANNEXURES A, B, C, D & E be supported by the Subcouncil.

B. That the Subcouncil Manager be tasked with, where applicable,

directing and/or referring the items for action arising from the minutes,

to the relevant departments for action/input/feedback due to the

operational and/or policy implications of these matters.

C. That the actions of the Subcouncil Manager in forwarding the

aforegoing to the relevant line departments directly after the ward

committee meetings be condoned.

AANBEVELING(S)

A. Dat daar van die konsepnotule van die wykskomitees-vergaderings vir

wyk 5, aangeheg aanhangsels A, B, C, D, & E asook die aanbevelings

soos vervat in die notules, ondersteun word.

B. Dat die subraadsbestuurder die taak opgelê word om, waar toepaslik

die items voortspruitend uit die notules, na die betrokke departemente

te herlei en/of te verwys vir beleidsimplikasies ten opsigte van hierdie

aangeleenthede.

C. Dat die aksies van die subraadsbestuurder met die aanstuur van die

voormelde aan die betrokke lyndepartemente direk aan die

wykskomiteesvergaderings gekondoneer word.

IZINDULULO

A. Ukuba iBhungana malixhase izindululo ezibhalwe kwingxelo nemizuzu

ephawulwe njengeziHlomelo A yeeKomiti zeeWadi A, B, C, D, & E,

gokulandelelana kwazo.

B. Ukuba uMphathi/uManejala weBhungana makanikwe uxanduva,

apho kufanelekileyo, wokuhlenga-hlengisa kwakhona okanye

agqithise le mibandela ilandelayo kumasebe afanelekileyo ukuze


ifezekiswe/kuvakaliswe uluvo/kunikwe ingxelo ngenxa yendlela

emiselwa ngayo kwakhona nemiphumela kumgaqo-nkqubo yale

mibandela.

C. Ukuba makwamkelwe amanyathelo oMphathi weBhungana

angokugqithisa imibandela edlulileyo kumasebe afanelekileyo emva

kokuba kuchotshelwe intlanganiso yeForam yewadi.

7. DISCUSSION/CONTENTS

The main function of Ward Committees is assisting the democratically

elected Ward Councillor to effectively carry out their mandate to

represent the people of the ward. Ward Committees have no formal

powers other than they can make submissions/recommendations to the

Subcouncil directly or through the Ward Councillor and/or through the

Ward Committee meetings.

7.1. Constitutional and Policy Implications

N/A

7.2. Sustainability implications

Does the activity in this report have any

sustainability implications for the City?

No X Yes

7.3. Legal Implications

None

7.4. Staff Implications

Does your report impact on staff resources or result in any

additional staffing resources being required?

No

X

Yes


7.5. Other Services Consulted

N/A

ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE A: MINUTES: WARD COMMITTEE MEETING WARD 1

ANNEXURE B: MINUTES: WARD COMMITTEE MEETING WARD 4

ANNEXURE C: MINUTES: WARD COMMITTEE MEETING WARD 5

ANNEXURE D: MINUTES: WARD COMMITTEE MEETING WARD 107

ANNEXURE E: MINUTES: WARD COMMITTEE MEETING WARD 113

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, CONTACT:

NAME Elizabeth Jacobs

CONTACT NUMBERS 021 444-4861

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

DIRECTORATE AREA BASED MANAGEMENT

FILE REF NO


ANNEXURE A

MINUTES OF A VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE WARD COMMITTEE FOR WARD 1 ON 25

AUGUST 2021 AT 15:00

Present:

Ward Committee members

Cllr Cheryl Visser Chairperson & Ward Councillor

Cllr Demetrius Dudley PR (ACDP)

Cllr Nicky Rheeder Chairperson Subcouncil 3

Elizabeth Simpson Abeille Ruche School

William Verschoor District Watch

Barry Haschick Grace Presbyterian Church

JJ Pieterse Ramasibi Guest House

Paul Kruger PWP Neighbourhood Watch

Pierre Gouws MVRRA

Dave Smith Richwood Residence Ratepayers Association

Sophia Swart Monte Vista Primary School

Cllr Demetrius Dudley PR (ACDP)

Subcouncil staff

Elizabeth Jacobs Secretariat: Subcouncil 3

WC1 01/08/21 OPENING AND PRAYER

The Chairperson, Councillor Cheryl Visser welcomed the members

present. Cllr Visser asked that a moment of silence be held.

WC1 02/08/21 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

With apologies

Samantha Fraser Eden Learning Innovations (Pty) Ltd

Roxanne Moses Manager Subcouncil 03

Without apologies

None


WC1 03/08/21 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CHAIRPERSON

Councillor Visser welcomed the members to the fourth ward

committee meeting in 2021. Cllr Visser referred to the application

for possible extension of the Election that is currently scheduled for

27 October 2021. Ward Committee Members will be kept up to

date as soon as confirmation of the Election date is announced.

NOTED

WC1 04/0821 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND

That the minutes of the Ward Committee Meeting held on 10 June

2021 be confirmed without any amendments. The minutes were

approved by Cllr Demetrius Dudley and seconded by Mr Pierre

Gouws.

NOTED

WC1 05/08/21 PRESENTATIONS:

None

WC1 06/08/21 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Chairperson eluded to the SCM policy in her Chairperson’s

opening address. Due to the voluminous size of the policy itself, it

was attached to the appointment on the Skype for Business link.

NOTED

WC1 07/08/21 METRO POLICE SAFETY AND SECURITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF

JUNE 2021

The Chairperson eluded to the Metro Police Safety and Security

Report in her Chairperson’s opening address. Due to the

voluminous size of the report itself, it was attached to the

appointment on the Skype for Business link.

NOTED


WC1 08/08/21 TRAFFIC SERVICES REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2021

The Chairperson eluded to the Traffic Services Report in her

Chairperson’s opening address. Due to the voluminous size of the

report itself, it was attached to the appointment on the Skype for

Business link.

NOTED

WC1 09/08/21 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT – WARD 1

The Chairperson eluded to the Law Enforcement Report in her

Chairperson’s opening address. Due to the voluminous size of the

report itself, it was attached to the appointment on the Skype for

Business link.

NOTED

WC1 10/08/21 EPIC REPORT

The Chairperson eluded to the EPIC Report in her Chairperson is

opening address. Due to the voluminous size of the report itself, it

was attached to the appointment on the Skype for Business link.

NOTED

WC1 11/08/21 STORM WATER WINTER READINESS REPORT

The Chairperson eluded to the Storm Water Winter Readiness




NOTED

WC1 12/08/21 ANNUAL WEEDSPRAYING MAINTENANCE PLAN

The Chairperson eluded to the Storm Water Winter Readiness




NOTED


WC1 13/08/21 WARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS SECTOR FEEDBACK

Councillor Visser requested the ward committee members to

continue to submit their feedback forms to the Subcouncil on or

before each Ward Committee Meeting.

Following is a brief synopsis on feedback from the ward

committee members:

Barry Haschick – Barry said that with the third wave in place it is

challenging because only 50 members may join a service at

any given time. Barry will contact Riana de Wet, Chairperson of

the MVRRA and Paul Kruger for assistance with food parcels in

his area.

Paul Kruger – Paul reported that crime has come down in

Plattekloof and Panorama. SAPS assists with the removal of

vagrants.

Paul said that he is concerned with the blocked storm water

canals on the National roads close to Plattekloof that are not

being cleaned properly.

William said that the Security companies are definitely seeing

the worst of Covid since the third wave.

Many staff are off sick with Covid-19.

There has been great LPR arrests recently with all NHW and

security companies together. District Watch has noted the

concern around the taxis on the Plattekloof road. William

thanked everyone for the robots that are back in working order

on the Giel Basson / Plattekloof Road.

Dave Smith – Reported on ongoing projects:

1. Feedback from the Annandale project

2. Giel Basson speed camera's

3. Potholes need to be fixed

4. Lights for our parks - 2 attacks in our parks

5. COCT must find funds to complete the fence project!

Elizabeth Simpson – Elizabeth said that all schools are doing their

best and currently it is mostly online learning interventions.


Pierre Gouws – said that residents are mostly irate with their high

municipal accounts ito electricity and water bills.

Pierre said that at a recent meeting with Ald JP Smith all Safety

and Security departments in the City came together with all

private security companies to stand together with assisting the

City’s residents should any looting occur in C.T. The outcome of

the meeting was extremely successful in that this proved to the

City that private security companies could work together with

the City very successfully.

Pierre said that all LPR and human detection cameras are

working well.

Sophia said that the schools are implementing strict protocols

and that they are very blessed that, to date they have had a

very low number of incidents with scholars.

Cllr Dudley said that he attended a monthly feedback meeting

that was also attended by Cllr Visser regarding feedback on

Social and Law Enforcement regarding Homeless People. Cllr

Dudley was happy to see that Ald JP Smith was to interact with

legal to ensure that applications to the court will be able to

protect the NHW members when doing their duties.

Cllr Visser informed the members of the new tender that has

been awarded for the road reinstatements and potholes in the

COCT.

All outstanding C3 notifications in this regard will be attended to.

Cllr Visser requested the members to contact Riana de Wet,

Chairperson of the Monte Vista R&R Association and Paul Kruger

if there are people in Ward 1 that are in need of food.

The Chairperson, Cllr Rheeder thanked Cllr Visser for visiting her

meeting and that it is great to see what her ward committee

members are accomplishing.

In closing the meeting, Cllr Visser extended her heartfelt thanks

to all the members who are doing so much hard work in the

ward. She wished all members well.


That the ward committee’s feedback be NOTED.


DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF NEXT WARD COMMITTEE MEETING

The Chairperson thanked everyone for attending the meeting and said that the

next meeting is scheduled for 14 October 2021.

CLOSING OF THE MEETING

The meeting ended at 16:30

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COUNCILLOR CHERYL VISSER CHAIRPERSON:

WARD COMMITTEE WARD 1


ANNEXURE B

MINUTES OF THE WARD COMMITTEE MEETING FOR WARD 4, HELD ON TUESDAY 03

AUGUST 2021 AT 17:30 VIA SKYPE FOR BUSINESS


Councillor Mlulami Ngeyi welcomed all present and declared

the meeting open. It was noted that the Chairperson thanked all

the ward committee members for their presence.

Present:

Ward Committee members:

Cllr Mlulami Ngeyi Ward Councillor

Cllr Ursula Barends PR Councillor

Ms Jacqui Pember Milnerton Ridge Neighbourhood Watch

Mr Wolsley Jacobson Lions Club International

Mr Gary Bower Montague Gardens – Marconi Beam

Improvement District

Mr Thabo Diniso Khazimla Development Network

Mr Vincent Alexander Summer Greens Ratepayers Association

Ms Liete Van Der Eems Milnerton Central Ratepayers Association

Ms Raquel Croeser Summer Greens Neighbourhood

Watch

Mr Craig Ludwig Sunset Beach Neighbourhood Watch

Officials:

Ms Roxanne Moses Subcouncil 3 Manager

Ms Kyla Miller Secretariat, Subcouncil 3

Absent with apologies:

Ms Linda Mqikela Phoenix Ratepayers Community

Forum

Absent without apologies:

Ms Lungisa Haai Siphekela Isizwe Empowerment



It was noted that Ms Linda Mqikela has submitted an apology for

not being able to attend the meeting.


The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi mentioned that he is quite

happy that the taxi violence war has ended. It was noted that

the Chairperson briefly spoke about the possible postponement

of the Local Government Elections. Councillor Ngeyi mentioned

that a reading programme would commence within the

following week in the Summer Greens area. Furthermore,

Councillor Ngeyi reiterated the importance regarding the

COVID-19 vaccination and encourage the ward committee

members to vaccinate.

A copy of Cllr Ngeyi’s speech is attached to the minutes.


That the contents of the report be noted.

WC4 04/08/21 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES – 08 JUNE 2021

Ms Jacqui Pember said that she has not had a chance to read

through the minutes and Mr Gary Bower concurred that the

minutes was not received on time.

It was noted that the Ward Committee Agenda was published a

day before the meeting.

Mr Alexander has confirmed that he has read the minutes

however he was not present at the previous meeting.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi apologised on behalf of the

Subcouncil as the late agenda items prolonged the publishing of

the agenda to the ward committee members.


Councillor Ngeyi reiterated that the ward committee members

should submit their request for items on time.

It was noted that no late items would be accommodated.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the ward committee meeting held on 08

June 2021 BE CONFIRMED at the next scheduled ward

committee meeting to be held on 05 October 2021.

OTHER MATTERS SUBMITTED

WC4 05/08/21 REQUEST SUBMITTED BY CLLR U BARENDS

The request was submitted by Councillor Barends in order for the

Solid Waste Department to provide guidance about the

different departments within Solid Waste including their functions

and who the relevant contact persons are. It was noted that the

relevant official could not attend the meeting due to other

commitments.

Councillor Barends said that she has noticed that there seems to

be confusion regarding the different inter-departments within

Solid Waste and she personally thinks a lot of time is wasted by

logging C3 service requests incorrectly. Her request for the Solid

Waste Department to attend the meeting was merely for the

department to explain the correct process on how to proceed

with logging of C3 notifications.

It was noted that the above item would be dealt with at the next

ward committee meeting.


A. That the contents of the report be noted.

B. That the item be resubmitted to the next Ward Committee

Meeting.


ACTION: KYLA MILLER

WC4 06/08/21 ITEMS SUBMITTED BY MR V ALEXANDER

Mr Alexander referred to the increase of railway line squatters

who are situated against the borders of the residents’ properties

within Summer Greens. It was noted that the ratepayers of the

Summer Greens area had a site visit to assess the area and it was

ascertained that these squatters are causing a number of issues

such as fire hazards, noise disturbances, and littering.

Mr Alexander said that the community as a whole has sent

through a list of C3 notifications, communicated with the Ward

Committee Chairperson who is also the respective Ward

Councillor, Councillor Mlulami Ngeyi.

Mr Alexander further stated that the community feels that it is

time to take action as there has been an increase in the number

of squatters and they strongly feel to take matter into their own

hands. Mr Alexander said that if this matter is not curbed, there

would be bigger problems for the City of Cape Town.

Mr Alexander mentioned that the community suggested that a

petition could be drafted and should be handed in either to the

Ward Councillor or the City of Cape Town to heed to their call to

remove these squatters to a safer area.

It was reiterated by Mr Alexander that he is afraid that the

community will take the law into their own hands and projected

that this is going to happen shortly.

Mr Alexander asked the Chairperson including the ward

committee members to come up with ideas so that they can go

forward because this is happening in other areas within the

Ward.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi thanked Mr Alexander for

raising the issue and mentioned that he has visited the area with

various stakeholders.


It was noted that this matter has been referred to Inspector

Gomis from Law Enforcement.

Councillor Ngeyi mentioned that there are many other issues

that are prohibiting the City of Cape Town to act decisively with

regards to the structures within the City of Cape Town as a

whole.

Councillor Barends stated that it should be determined whether

PRASA should be involved in the above matter as Mr Alexander

referred to the railway lines, which is not part of Local

Government.

Mr Alexander stated that this is not a problem for PRASA at the

moment as the people are bordering the properties of the

residents and this would become a volatile situation.

Mr Alexander said that what he would suggest because the City

of Cape Town is so slow in doing things and Law Enforcement

coming out to talk to the public, the community is going to take

the law into their own hands.

Furthermore, Mr Alexander also mentioned that the only

ratification is that the squatters have no legal rights to be there

other than the owners who have the legal rights, as they own the

properties. Mr Alexander said that he does not see this going

anywhere, where these squatters can take them to court.

Mr Alexander said that the Summer Greens is a very fragile

community and the squatters does not want to reform.

Councillor Barends thanked Mr Alexander for providing clarity

and said that to her understanding this sounds similar to the

matter that happened at Democracy Park where there was a

fire outbreak.

Councillor Barends proposed that the relevant officials needs to

be called in to discuss the matter to avoid this from happening


to the properties in Summer Greens, which would cause

damage to residents’ properties.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi said that he would take the

above matter up with Inspector Gomis and suggested that a

meeting be arranged with the relevant parties to discuss the

situation at hand.

Councillor Barends suggested that a meeting first be arranged

with the relevant line departments to discuss the matter internally

and then they could revert back to the ratepayers and

neighbourhood watches within the Summer Greens area.

Mr Alexander referred to the footbridge that crosses over

Bosmansdam Road and when it gets cold and during rainy

weather, there are people who light fires under the bridge,

which creates the pillars of the bridge to become fragile, and

eventually it would collapse and fall over into the road.

Mr Alexander requested that City officials attend to the problem

to avoid any catastrophe and suggested that the area could

possibly be fenced off or other avenues needs to be looked in

order to find ways for the vagrants not to be able to have

access under the bridge in order for them to make those fires.

Councillor Ngeyi said that what he understands is that this matter

also refers to the vagrants as previously discussed on the first item

Mr Alexander has raised and the suggestion was to arrange a

meeting with the internal line departments and they would then

revert back to the various community stakeholders.

Councillor Barends stated that the item raised by Mr Alexander

involves vagrants however this is a different item as he is referring

to the bridge that needs to be checked out as there could be

possible damages and a meeting would need to be arranged

with the officials of the relevant department.


Councillor Barends proposed that Ms Kyla Miller find out which

relevant department would be responsible as far as the bridge is

concerned.

Ms Jacqui Pember referred to Page 36 of the agenda and said

that Mr Alexander has clearly stated three issues and they are all

separate.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi said that he thinks the urgent

matter at hand is the issue of the vagrants because even the

concern of the bridge is the cause of vagrancy.

Mr Alexander referred to the collapsed wall in Summer Greens,

which encroaches onto his property and stated that this matter

has been outstanding for eight years.

Mr Alexander said that they have previously spoken to Mr

Dewaldt Smit who was the previous building inspector/manager

who had to revert to them however; nothing has been resolved

thus far.

Mr Alexander said that City of Cape Town went to investigate

and found out that the developers had no plan for the wall,

which was more than thirty years ago and this, might become a

problem that could result into a legal battle with the City of

Cape Town.

Mr Alexander reiterated that this matter has been outstanding

for eight years and they have heard absolutely nothing.

Mr Alexander mentioned that this is the following problems with

the wall:

1. There is no plan within the City of Cape Town for the wall.

2. The wall has no foundation and could collapse at any time,

which could result, into killing someone.


Mr Alexander referred to a previous occasion where he has said

that the officials of the City of Cape Town is useless and it seems

to him that his words are becoming true.

Mr Alexander expressed his disappointment as he has spoken

many times to City officials regarding this matter and needs this

matter to be attended to urgently.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi suggested that Mr Alexander

provide him with all the relevant paperwork and

correspondences regarding this matter in order to trace what

went wrong and to refer the matter to the right department in

order to find an amicable solution to it.

Councillor Barends recommended that the Subcouncil office

also source for documentation as mentioned by Mr Alexander.

Mr Alexander said that this matter was being dealt with at the

time when Councillor Solomon was still responsible for this ward.

It was noted that Mr Alexander would submit all supporting

documentation pertaining to this matter via email.


1. That a meeting be arranged by the office of the Ward

Committee Chairperson, Councillor Ngeyi to address the

vagrants issues within the Summer Greens area

2. That relevant feedback of the scheduled meeting be

provided to the relevant community stakeholders within

Summer Greens Area.

3. That Mr Alexander provide all relevant information pertaining

to the matter of the collapsed wall via email.

4. That the contents of the report be NOTED.

ACTION: KYLA MILLER/CLLR MLULAMI NGEYI


WC4 07/08/21 ITEM SUBMITTED BY MR G BOWER

Mr Bower referred to the outstanding drains from Water and

Sanitation and requested that this matter be escalated to Mr

Siswana (Director: Area North) as this has been coming on for

too long.

Furthermore, Mr Bower said that the matter on the street lighting

is self-explanatory, as he has been introduced to Messrs Skuce

and Skippers. Should there be no movement on the commitment

made telephonically, Mr Bower would like to have that also

escalated.

Mr Bower stated that the commitment and the partnership that

he is getting from Mr Titus is chalk and cheese as what he is

getting from Water and Sanitation as 80% of what he requested

was done.

Councillor Ngeyi said that during the week some responses has

been received, the Subcouncil Manager and Subcouncil

Chairperson are attending to the matters of Mr Bower as they

are keeping him posted. Further to this, meetings are in place

with the relevant departments.

Mr Bower requested that if possible, that he be invited to the

meetings.

It was noted that feedback would be provided to Mr Bower

accordingly.


1. That the Subcouncil be tasked to escalate the matter

regarding the outstanding drains to Mr Siswana (Director:

Area North)

2. That the contents of the report be NOTED.

ACTION: KYLA MILLER


STANDING MATTERS

WC4 08/08/21 WARD COMMITTEE MEMBER SECTOR FEEDBACK

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi asked whether there were any

outstanding sector feedback forms.

Ms Kyla Miller confirmed that there were five feedback forms

outstanding.

Ms Jacqui Pember said that she has sent her form accordingly.

Councillor Ngeyi said that there has been a developing trend for

quite some time now as the obligation of the submission of the

forms are not taken seriously.

Mr Alexander said that he believes these sector feedback forms

are not user-friendly, they are not easy for someone to answer

the questions, which is sometimes not relevant to them in

particular, or the things that they do within the community.

Mr Alexander asked whether there is any way that they could

have any input in adding certain things on here to be much

broader than it is at the moment. There is no other section, which

allow one to add any other items.

Ms Kyla Miller said that the form provided is more standardised

and quite easy to complete.

It was noted that Ms Kyla Miller presented the sector feedback

form and referred to the sector feedback form that Mr Bower

has submitted as an example in order to briefly explain to the

ward committee members how the form needed to be

completed.

Mr Alexander said that it is easy to say however, he just feels that

the form should be in a much easier format and some of the

things listed on the form does not happen within their areas.


The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi said that Ms Kyla Miller is only

trying to assist him in how to complete the form and that the

form is very easy to fill in.

Councillor Ngeyi said that he has noticed that the ward

committee members are doing the opposite and that they are

supposed to be reporting about the sector that they represent

and not their area.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi requested that Mr Alexander

remain quiet until he had finished as Mr Alexander already had

his opportunity to speak on the matter.

Mr Alexander then said he was not allowed to speak on the

subject.

Councillor Ngeyi said that that they were trying to explain that

the feedback forms must be completed properly in future and

reiterated that ward committee members must address matters

that addresses issues of the sector that they individually represent

and should not focus on matters pertaining to the area where

the reside in.

Mr Alexander said that the Councillor is only hearing his own

voice and is not hearing what is coming from the members and

that the Councillor wants it his way. Mr Alexander asked that the

Subcouncil Manager should attend the meetings.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi responded that the problem

with Mr Alexander is that he does not listen. Mr Alexander said

that it is not about listening, it is about doing what is right for the

communities.

It was then requested by the Chairperson that Ms Kyla Miller

should mute Mr Alexander.

Mr Alexander said that he could be muted however; he will take

Councillor Ngeyi on by reporting the matter to the Chief Whip.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi advised Mr Alexander do to so.


Ms Jacqui Pember asked to leave the meeting at that stage.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi again requested Ms Kyla Miller

to mute Mr Alexander however; Mr Alexander said that he would

mute himself.

Councillor Ngeyi said that it is unfortunate that this is not the first

time that Mr Alexander is doing this.

Councillor Ngeyi said that Ms Kyla Miller was still busy explaining

how the form should be completed as the understanding of the

form is very simple.

It was noted that part of the function of a ward committee

member, is to represent the Sector under which he/she has been

registered. The member therefore, represents all the

organisations in the same Sector pertaining to that specific ward.

It is therefore a requirement of ward committee members to

complete their feedback forms as it literally speaks to the other

organisations that falls within that category. Every member

should submit his or her own feedback form even if there are

more than one member in the ward committee under the same

sector.

Upon Councillor Barends enquiry regarding Ms Pember’s

feedback form that she submitted and awaiting feedback, Ms

Kyla Miller said that she has checked her emails however; it

could be that the emails sent from Ms Pember bounces back as

there was no record of Ms Pember’s submission. It was noted

that in future should the problem persist, Ms Pember would

engage Ms Kyla Miller by form of WhatsApp communication in

order to submit her feedback forms.

Mr Wolsley Jacobson said that he has served on other ward

committees and this form is the standardised version used by all

ward committees throughout the City of Cape Town.


Councillor Ngeyi thanked Mr Jacobson for his input and further

said that we learn from one another and would get to the point

where we need to do the right thing.

Ms Jacqui Pember referred to the feedback forms and the

sector that she represents and said that she thinks there is still a

misconception that people on the committee are not aware

they represent the entire Ward 4.

Councillor Ngeyi responded to Ms Pember’s comment, that, that

is the biggest problem as he has alluded earlier that some of the

ward committee members think they are members to represent

their own area.

Ms Pember said that as a member of an established CPF Forum it

is easy for her however, it might be more difficult for the other

participants as they do not have a specific overarching forum to

discuss matters.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi said that the other ward

committee members can do something about it by organising

themselves to have a forum of a CPF nature and he knows that

they are capable to do so.

Ms Raquel Croeser said that she also just wanted to understand,

as she might be slightly confused and always presumed that the

order of it all was to represent Summer Greens and not the entire

ward as explained by Councillor Ngeyi.

Ms Croeser further said that they would normally take the

feedback received from the CPF meeting and would discuss the

information with the general members of the neighbourhood

watch.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi briefly made an example of

the Security sector and said that as a sector all the ward

committee members need to meet accordingly. Ms Croeser

asked whether it made sense to have all the representatives

from the Security Sector.


Councillor Ngeyi said that fortunately enough the regulations

and requirements of the City of Cape Town allows more than

two people from one sector.

Furthermore, Councillor Ngeyi said that at times it is very

advantageous when the sector feedback form is submitted;

their sector can submit one document that would represent that

sector and said that it is very important that they come together.

It was noted that Ms Raquel Croeser would engage Ms Pember

in terms of submitting the feedback report.

Ms Moses apologised for her late attendance due to a late site

visit she had to attend within the Subcouncil.

Ms Moses said that she just wanted to comment on the

allocation of the sectors and further mentioned that the ward

can decide on the layout of the sectors and if the need is

greater in terms of Safety and Security, more membership in the

field could be added in order for the impact and focus to be

more.

It was reiterated by Ms Moses that the sectors need to provide

feedback on the entire ward as a whole.

Mr Alexander stated that he has been part of ward committees

since the inception thereof and that he has done thousands of

reports.

Mr Alexander expressed his unhappiness about the comment

that was made by the Chairperson, Councillor Ngeyi and felt

that it was ‘out of line’.

Mr Alexander reiterated that he also attends other ward

committees, he knows exactly what goes on in those ward

committees and currently this ward committee is in absolute

shambles, as people have no clarity on what needs to be done.

Mr Alexander suggested that Ms Catherine Overmeyer needs to

come do some representation on the functioning of the ward


committees and it should also be looked at why the meeting

only takes place every two months as this should be a monthly

meeting due to the many issues.

Furthermore, Mr Alexander expressed his concerns and said that

he is not happy with the fact on how this ward committee

functions as he is going to report this matter to the office of the

Chief Whip.

The Chairperson Councillor Ngeyi said that we would be in the

position to accommodate a ward committee workshop and the

Subcouncil Manager confirmed that this could be arranged

accordingly.

It was noted that the request of the Chairperson is that the

workshop should highlight many things that needs to be done

and improved in order for the members to submit their inputs

and participate fully as ward committee members.

Councillor Barends recommended that an option should be

given to the members whether they would want to partake in

the workshop, as the old members might not deem the

workshop necessary.


A) That a training workshop on the functioning of the ward

committees be arranged for the ward committee members of

Ward 4.

B) That the contents of the report be NOTED.

ACTION: KYLA MILLER

The Chairperson thanked everybody for their attendance and

reminded the ward committee members that the next ward

committee meeting is scheduled to take place on the 05th of

October 2021.




_____________________ ___________________

COUNCILLOR MLULAMI NGEYI DATE

CHAIRPERSON


CLLR M. NGEYI WARD COMMITTEE SPEECH DATE: August 2021

Good Afternoon to all, and welcome to our Ward Committee meeting today. I

would like to welcome Ward Committee members, Sub Council 3 staff and the

members of the public to the meeting. I hope and wish that your families and

friends are doing well during this time of the Pandemic.

Yes, please remain vigilant as the 3rd Wave surge is expected soon. Continue

adhering to the Regulations and Stay Safe. Let us continue to observe the

following Regulations:

a. Always Wear your Mask

b. Always Practice Social Distancing

c. Always Sanitize your Hands

Stay Safe as activities of criminal elements is cropping up. Let us encourage our

residents to report these matters to the South African Police Service for action.

I wish you all the best in your sectors and please submit your Reports.

Enkosi kakhulu!! Baie Dankie!! and Thank You!!


ANNEXURE C

MINUTES OF THE WARD COMMITTEE MEETING FOR WARD 5, HELD ON THURSDAY 12

AUGUST 2021 AT THE EDGEMEAD LIBRARY

Present:


Cllr Helen Carstens Ward 5 Councillor, Chairperson

Mr Dave Morley Bothasig Community Police Forum

Mr Paul Innes Scouts South-Africa Bothasig

Mr Gregory Stokell Edgemead Primary School

Ms Zelda Kabeya Bethal Christian Ministry (Virtual)

Officials:

Mrs Deidre Prinsloo Secretariat, Subcouncil 3

Mrs Bridget French Ward Clerk – Ward 5

Mr Peter Cookson Social Development & Early

Childhood


Mr Desmond Wallace Zone 4 NHW

Ms Cindy Thomas Bothasig Health Committee

Mr Patrick Pillay De Grendel Lions Club

Ms Roxanne Moses Subcouncil 3 Manager


The Chairperson, Cllr Helen Carstens extended a word of

welcome to all present, thanked everyone for their availability

and opened the meeting with a moment of silence.


It was noted that Messrs Desmond Wallace and Patrick Pillay and

Mmes Cindy Thomas and Roxanne Moses are absent with

apologies.



Cllr H Carstens delivered her chairperson’s report of which a

copy is attached to the minutes (Annexure A).

NOTED

WC5 04/08/21 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES – 15 JULY 2021

On the proposal of Mr Paul Innes and seconded by Mr Dave

Morley of the ward committee the minutes of the meeting of 15

July 2021 was approved.

NOTED

WC5 05/08/21 PRESENTATION: THE REINTERGRATION OF STREET PEOPLE

Mr Peter Cookson (Social Development) was invited to attend

the ward committee meeting to discuss and present on the

reintegration of street people in area north.

Mr Peter Cookson presented and comprehensively explained

the responsibilities, challenges and successes experienced by

Social Development in their workings with Street People.

WC5 06/08/21 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

This item served on the July 2021 Subcouncil Agenda.

The purpose of the report is to give the Ward Committee the

opportunity to comment on the proposed draft amendment to

the Air Quality Management Bylaw, 2016, for the City of Cape

Town, and to be informed of the planned public participation

process.




WC5 07/08/21 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES


The purpose of the report was to inform the Ward Committee of

the activities of the Department for the period 1 January 2021 to

31 March 2021.



WC5 08/08/21 WINTER READINESS REPORT


The purpose of the Report was to inform the Ward Committee of

the Winter Readiness Program within Transport: Road

Infrastructure and Management (RIM), District 3 Service area,

covering their constituency.



WC5 09/08/21 PROPERTY MATTERS: ERF 8353, MILNERTON, SITUATED AT NO 35 ADAM

TASS AVENUE, BOTHASIG, ZONED OPEN SPACE 2 AND TRANSPORT 2

(TR2)


The purpose of the Report was for noting and information purposes.




WC5 10/08/21 PROPERTY MATTERS: ERF 3372, MILNERTON, SITUATED AT GOEDE

GOEDE HOOP STREET, BOTHASIG, MILNERTON:MINERALOGICAL

SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (061-850 NPO)


The purpose of the Report was for noting and information

purposes.



WC5 11/08/21 STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURE: CLOSING OF PADESTRIAN

AND CYCLE LANES AND THE LEASE/SALE OF THAT LAND TO

ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS


The purpose of the Report was for noting and information

purposes.



WC5 12/08/21 PREPAID ELECTRICITY

The purpose of this item was for noting and information purposes.



WC5 13/08/21 MEDIA RELEASE – VEHICLE LICENSE RENEWALS – ONLINE SERVICES





WC5 14/08/21 C3 NOTIFICATIONS REPORT


To purpose of this item was so present the Ward Committee with

feedback regarding calls and complaints that were registered

on the COCT’s Notifications Programming Schedule for the

period 1 to 30 June 2021.



WC5 15/08/21 COVID-19 REPORT: AS OF 7 JULY 2021

To purpose of this item was for noting and information purposes.



WC5 16/08/21 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT – MAY 2021

This item served on the July 2021 Subcouncil Agenda





WC5 17/08/21 TRAFFIC REPORT – MAY & JUNE 2021





WC5 18/08/21 METRO POLICE REPORT – APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2021






It was noted that no sector feedback forms were received from

the ward committee in time to form part of the agenda.

Feedback was provided from each members in the meeting. Cllr

H Carstens informed the committee members of the importance

of submitting sector feedback.


That the contents of the report be NOTED.



_____________________ ___________________

HELEN CARSTENS DATE


Ward 5 Ward Committee

Ward Councillor and Chair Report: Cllr Helen Carstens

12 August 2021

As your Ward Councillor, I have called on the departments to fulfil their

responsibility to maintain the pedestrian lanes and thoroughfares throughout the

area.

At a recent inspection of several municipal amenities and other infrastructure I

was shocked at the appalling and inexcusable condition of the pedestrian

thoroughfares in Bothasig as these lanes are important pedestrian thoroughfares

which connect many of the roads to the public transport routes. They are

overgrown with weeds and cluttered with litter which obviously make it very

difficult and dangerous for pedestrian access and virtually impossible for people

pushing trolleys or prams.

It is the policy of the City to regularly clean and clear road verges, open spaces

and pedestrian thoroughfares, but that some of these lanes

were badly neglected, were deplorable and requires urgent attention from the

departments.

I have been engaging with the SC in order to revisit the closing of redundant

lanes, just as the motion was raised from this committee. It is an involved process

and after much deliberation and investigation, the process must be initiated

from a resident or a group of residents. With this in mind I will be following up

with the residents who have requested the closing of certain lanes, we will then

have to tackle it lane by lane and not a blanket closing. Please note that there

will be public engagement as well.

Unfortunately, the problem is becoming worse and something must be done as

there are horrendous health issues and safety issues. The intention of these lanes

were that of movement back in 1965, Modes of transport have progressed and

Bothasig is nowhere how it was back in 1965 or 1980 for that matter. Much has

changed and much will continue to change and although the City favours

pedestrian movement, this must coincide with the safety of the pedestrian and

with health standards.

I would also like to encourage the sectors here to provide feedback to me

should they be engaged with residents who live abutting these lanes so that we

can fast track this.


Good news is that Food Lover’s Market are on site and the demolition of the old

Super Plants site will commence shortly. Needless to say there will be dust and

noise as this takes place however the end result will be very worth it when the

area of Bothasig will host the flag ship store of Food Lover’s and where most

shopping can be done. At last, the entrance to the Ward will be much more

appealing as Food Lover’s will maintain the entire perimeter of the site as well.

Bothasig Mall is also on the way for an upgrade and this has begun with the

changes to the entrance and exit and the new anchor tenant of Checkers.

Checkers is busy expanding to make the current site bigger. Further additions

will be a few drive-through restaurants and the upgrade to the walkways and

the removal of all the brick paving to replace with tiles. There are a number of

further upgrades that will continue to take place as time goes on but again this

will be another great asset for the area.

I must add that there is a lot of rubbish at the back which is understandable as

they are busy building there so the issues raised by residents about the dump site

are not totally to point. It would be good to have a bit of patience while the

transition and building takes place.

I am indeed a grateful and proud councillor as we sit here today in the extension

of the Edgemead Library. The official hand over from the contractor was on

Tuesday so this area now is officially part of the Edgemead Library. As I said on

Tuesday – they have done a remarkable job with a container……… when I

originally started floating this through the system, it was as a container as I knew

it would be difficult to get a new building, and I even had the container ready

and waiting to be delivered. That idea was not very popular and we then

moved to prefab and that was not too popular either and then we ended up

with brick and mortar and to what we have here today. As we sit here today,

this is bigger and better than what we expected, but we are so grateful and so

happy. Edgemead Library can now hold their activities here and have their

reading corner and have a place to put more books. This will benefit them for

many years to come and I am grateful that I dug my feet in and kept pushing.

I want to touch on the state of the roads. They are disgusting and I am in

agreement with everyone on this. I am not an engineer and I do not fill pot

holes but I do engage with the relevant authority on this which is the Road

Department. The roads are their assets and they are responsible for the upkeep

of their roads. In my role of oversight, I engage them and enquire why, when

and what with regard to the state of the roads and I then communicate this


back to the community. To be perfectly honest, the issue with the roads is across

the City and not just in our suburbs. The main issue that seems to pop up is that

of tenders and the process to appoint tenders. We are currently, through the SC

going more in-depth into this with feedback meetings on a two-weekly basis.

Projects in the ward are taking a slow start and this is due to tender issues as well

as COVID infections because unfortunately there are a number of staff who

have contracted COVID and this is affecting delivery of projects and delivery of

servce. I hope to be able to give feedback on the status of projects by our next

meeting and hopefully we will be able to see them taking shape.

The Urban Gardens are progressing however the winter weather has all but

destroyed our crop that was due for harvest now. Nonetheless, we now have

the three gardens – Bothasig Community Hall, Edgemead Library and Bothasig

Library at the same stages so planting will begin soon and these three will harvest

at the same time.

Wolraad Woltemade and Tafelberg are running with their gardens and Tafelberg

have even increased the size of their garden. Edgemead High and Bothasig

Scouts are lagging behind but I am sure they will catch up soon enough.

As we sit here COVID free, let us remember that this virus is all around us and

whether we are vaccinated or not, have had COVID before or not, the new

mutations mean that the current form out and about is the one that we have to

deal with.

The golden rule is to keep a distance, keep your hands clean and wear a clean

mask. Wearing the same mask day in a day out does not do anything as you

are merely keeping the virus particles and dirt on your mask. Your mask should

be washed every time you take it off and you should not touch it at all and only

touch it by the elastic on the side. The paper masks should be thrown away after

use. We hear this all the time, but do we take notice of it? Do we abide by it?

The stats of the ever increasing number of infections says that we don’t adhere

to this.

ENDS.


ANNEXURE D

MINUTES OF THE WARD COMMITTEE MEETING FOR WARD 107, HELD ON THURSDAY

17 AUGUST 2021 VIA SKYPE FOR BUSINESS

Present:


Cllr Nicky Rheeder Chairperson - Ward 107 Councillor

Ms Ankarien Oelofse Table View Angels

Mr Kasagan Moodley Parklands Hindu Cultural Society

Mr Eric Basson Parklands Home Owners Association

Mr Kenneth Spies Table View Community Police Forum

Ms Yvette Huysamer Rescue Rehab South Africa

Officials:

Mrs Deidre Prinsloo Secretariat - Subcouncil 3

Ms Natalie Newman Coastal & Environmental Management


Ald Ian Nielson PR Councillor Ms Mandy Da Matta Table View Ratepayers Association

MS Lorraine Bastick Nutty Knitters Mr Roy Fuller-Gee Friends of the Blaauwberg Conservation Area


The Chairperson, Cllr Nicky Rheeder extended a word of

welcome to all present, thanked everyone for their availability

and opened the meeting with a moment of silence.


It was noted that Alderman Ian Nielson, Mr. Roy Fuller-Gee

and Mmes Mandy Da Matta and Lorraine Bastick are absent

with apologies.



Cllr N Rheeder delivered her chairperson’s report of which a

copy is attached to the minutes (Annexure A).

NOTED

WC107 04/08/21 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES – 17 JUNE 2021

On the proposal of Ms. Ankarien Oelofse and seconded by

Mr. Eric Basson of the ward committee the minutes of the

meeting of 17 June 2021 was approved.

NOTED

WC107 05/08/21 PRESENTATION: THE BEACH FRONT UPGRADE

Ms. Natalie Newman (Environmental Management) was

invited to attend the ward committee meeting to discuss and

present on the Beachfront Upgrade.

Ms. N Newman delivered a thorough and fruitful presentation

and thereafter responded to the questions asked by the ward

committee members.


That the contents of the motion be noted.

WC107 06/08/21 MOTION: NEED FOR MANAGED PARKING IN PARKLANDS/

PARKING ENFORCEMENT

The purpose of this item was to bring the motion submitted by

Mr. Eric Basson to the attention of the Ward Committee.

It is for discussion and noting purposes


It was noted that this item will now serve on the ward

committee agenda under matters receiving attention until

the motion has been concluded.


That the contents of the motion be noted.

WC107 07/08/21 REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FOR TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR THE MONTHS

OF MAY & JUNE 2021

This item served on the July 2021 Subcouncil 3 Meeting

Agenda.

The purpose of this item was to inform the Ward Committee of

the enforcement activities for the specific area of jurisdiction.



WC107 08/08/21 LAW ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR AREA NORTH

This item served on the July 2021 Subcouncil 3 Meeting

Agenda.

The purpose of the report was to provide an overview of the

functioning and activities of Law Enforcement Services for the

period.




WC107 09/08/21 METRO POLICE REPORT – APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2021


The purpose of this item was for noting and information

purposes.




It was noted that sector feedback forms were received from

the Mr. Kenneth Spies in time to form part of the agenda.

Feedback was provided from each members in the meeting.

Cllr N Rheeder informed the committee members of the

importance of submitting sector feedback.





_____________________ ___________________

NICKY RHEEDER DATE

CHAIRPERSON


Good afternoon and welcome to all the ward committee members,

Sadly, this wave of covid has left the City with many losses. I would like to take a

moment of silence in memory of all those lost within the City as well as across the

country.

Please do stay safe. Whilst we are all tired of the protocols we now have to

follow, please ensure that you continue to sanitize and wear your masks in an

effort to keep everyone safe.

I’m excited that we get to hear from Ms. Natalie Newman from Coastal

Management this month. Last month we heard about the challenges of the

broader coastline and this month we are being updated on the progress closer

to home, Table View Beachfront. This project has come a long way and I am so

thankful that we finally have a dedicated department tasked to care for our

coastline.

Speaking of water, our dam levels as of yesterday are at 98.1%. I was lucky

enough to drive past the Clanwilliam dam over the weekend and it was

amazing to see a few of the sluice gates open. It is hard to believe how little

water we had at a stage and how we used to use water without a thought

before we were faced with a drought. It is however fantastic to see how many

people have kept many of their habits of water saving and wise water use.

One of the challenges we are facing across the Subcouncil is cable theft. This

impacts us in several ways. Not only is there an increased financial burden which

is not planned for but some of the reconnections need to be done by Eskom. An

example is the intersection at Sandown Rd and Parklands Main Rd, Malibongwe

intersection and the N7 Plattekloof intersection. We have had several

engagements with Eskom but have thus far not been successful in making

progress. We have escalated the matter to the office of the MAYCO as well and

will continue to pursue the matter until it is resolved. Thankfully the section of

cables that were stolen along the R27 at Sunset Beach fall within the City’s

jurisdiction and after a small supply chain delay in obtaining cable, we have

commenced with the repairs. If you suspect that there is active cable theft in an

area and have witnessed it, please report it to the Cable Theft Unit via 0800 222

771 or the City’s emergency number 021 480 7700.

You will remember that in August last year, due to covid, we had a significant

backlog in vehicle license renewals. This has led to a significant amount of

people needing to renew their licenses this month. Senior citizens, pregnant and

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disabled customers are urged to move to the front of the queue where they will

be assisted as soon as possible. For those that are able, we would like to

encourage you to complete your renewals online.

Lastly, it is fantastic to note that the City has finalised 117 building and land use

cases which appeared in the City’s municipal courts since 1 April to 30 June

2021. Municipal Planning By-law and National Building Regulations transgressions

are the reasons these cases find their way to court. The majority of the cases

dealt with building work without approved plans and can see fines between

R500 and R5 000 each. We encourage the public to report any illegal building

work and land uses to us. This needs to be done by completing a form which

can be found on the City’s website (https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-

Connect/Report/Report-illegal-land-use/report-illegal-land-use-building-or-

development/Report%20illegal%20land%20use,%20building%20or%20developme

nt). I will be sure to send the link on the Ward Committee whatsapp group and

Deidre will distribute the link via email as well.

In one of our previous ward committee meetings there was a request for a site

visit at Potsdam WWTW. Deidre is in the process of arranging this for us. We might

have another ward committee or 2 from other wards joining us so as soon as we

finalise the numbers we will finalise the dates. Please also look out for the monthly

feedback report on our Subcouncil agenda with regards to the plant upgrade

and related information.

Thank you once again for joining me and I look forward to our meeting today.

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ANNEXURE E

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE WARD COMMITTEE FOR WARD 113 HELD ON

TUESDAY, 31 AUGUST 2021 AT 17:00 VIA SKYPE FOR BUSINESS

Present:


Councillor Joy Solomon Chairperson & Ward Councillor

Anthony Bantich Tableview Community Police Forum

Kasper Wiehahn Killarney Gardens Property Owners Association

Marie Enslin Friends of the Blaauwberg Conservation Area

Isabella Ormandy The Milnerton Theatre

Chris Potgieter Milnerton Lions Club

Other Councillors:

Councillor Nicky Rheeder Subcouncil Chairperson

Officials:

Liezel Kruger-Fountain Spatial Planning and Environment

Yolandie Louwrens Secretariat: Subcouncil 3


The Chairperson, Councillor Joy Solomon welcomed all

present to the meeting. She extended a special word of

welcome to Councillor Nicky Rheeder for attending the

meeting. A moment of silence was observed.


With apologies:

Alderman JP Smith (PR Councillor: Ward 113)

Dirk van Niekerk - Greater Table View Action Forum



The Chairperson Councillor Joy Solomon delivered her speech

of which a copy is attached to the minutes.

NOTED

WC113 04/08/21 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

On the proposal of Anthony Bantich seconded by Marie Enslin

the Ward Committee

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the Ward Committee held on 22 June

2021 be CONFIRMED without any amendments.

NOTED

WC113 05/08/21 PRESENTATION – POTSDAM SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS

Councillor Solomon welcomed Ms Liezel Kruger-Fountain

(Spatial Planning and Environment) to the meeting.

Ms Kruger-Fountain delivered and informative presentation of

which a copy is attached to the minutes.

After some discussion it was UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO

RECOMMEND

That the contents of the presentation be noted.


WC113 06/08/21 UPDATE TO SUB-COUNCILS 3 AND 15 ON THE MEASURES TO

ADDRESS POLLUTION OF THE DIEP RIVER/MILNERTON LAGOON

DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2021

The purpose of the report is to update the Ward Committee

Members on measures to reduce pollution in the Diep

River/Milnerton Lagoon.

Councillor Solomon worked through Annexures A to F in the

agenda.

She also informed the members of various site visits at the

Racecourse Pump Station, Erica Road Outfall, Phoenix Pump

Station and the Theo Marais Pump Station/Canal.

After some discussion it was RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND


WC113 07/08/21 WARD ALLOCATION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the report is to inform the Ward Committee

Members of the upcoming 2021/2022 Ward Allocation

projects.

The following projects were discussed for Ward 113:

CCTV Cameras – R110 000 – Capital Project

Upgrade of Parks – R 250 000 – Capital Project

Traffic Calming – R120 000 – Capital Project

Park Maintenance – R80 000 – Operating Project

Maintenance CCTV/LPR Cameras – R90 000 –Operating

Project

Law Enforcement Overtime – R200 000 – Operating Project

Seniors Programme – R30 000 – Operating Project




WC113 08/08/21 REINSTATEMENT OF ROADS AND WATER PIPE REPLACEMENTS IN

WARD 113

The Chairperson Councillor Solomon informed the meeting

that reinstatements and water pipe replacements are an

ongoing matter in the ward.



WC113 09/08/21 FOOD TRUCK INITIATIVE


Members that Area Economic Development North is busy

working on a cooperative effort with the Recreation and Parks

Department to identify possible sites for the placement of

food trucks to address a substantial demand in the area.

Councillor Solomon said that a Memorandum of

Understanding will be prepared between the two

departments to govern the cooperative project with the goal

of placing food trucks in high demand areas.

The Ward Committee Members were encouraged to identify

possible sites where these food trucks can be placed in Ward

113. It was noted that the proposed sites must fall within areas

allotted to City Parks as part of the MOU.



WC113 10/08/21 TRAFFIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS FOR MAY AND

JUNE 2021


Members of recent Traffic and Law Enforcement statistics.


It was noted that the statistics as presented in the agenda

served at the Subcouncil meeting of 22 June 2021 (Law

Enforcement) and 26 August 2021 (Traffic).



WC113 11/08/21 SECTOR FEEDBACK FROM WC MEMBERS

The Chairperson, Councillor Solomon gave the Ward

Committee members the opportunity to provide feedback on

their respective organisations as indicated on their Ward

Committee Sector feedback forms.


That the contents of the report be NOTED.

Councillor Solomon thanked the Ward Committee members for their

involvement and everything that they do in and for the community and said that

it does not go unnoticed.


The meeting ended at 18:30.

___________________ ______________

COUNCILLOR JOY SOLOMON DATE

CHAIRPERSON


Good afternoon everyone

It seems like ages since we last met and I hope you are all still very well?

This is theoretically our last official ward committee meeting for this year,

presupposing that the election goes ahead as planned on 27 October without

delay.

All the dilly-dallying back and forth about registration and the election is

unsettling .. we are prepared, ready and would just like to get things done and

move on , but instead we are in limbo , courtesy of the ANC. The reason for their

delay is that they are definitely in disarray and actually have not even fielded

candidates in 30% of the wards.

But as the ruling party, I guess that is their prerogative and we wait patiently and

in readiness for the announcement of the election.

We welcome our new Metro Mayoral Candidate , Geordin Hill-Lewis, into our

midst. He is no stranger, as he is actually an Edgemead resident and one time

Constituency head for our area. We look forward to working with him.

With water bodies, vleis and rivers across the City polluted with sewage effluent,

we certainly have a job on our hands to be summer ready. Our own Rietvlei has

been closed since 26 June, with no sign of opening anytime soon , as the source

of the pollution has not yet been identified.

As the ward councillors, we have been in meetings with the Mayor, the

management of the Water and Waste Directorate and Special Caucus

meetings to find the underlying cause of the state we are in and the answers are

still not clear. A task team has been set up and we will follow through.

In 2012, I started with requests for an overlay zone along Blaauwberg Rd to

prevent further densification, due to the known engineering constraints already

in existence.

This was ignored … I then followed up with a request for a moratorium in 2019,

via a motion to SC, which was also ignored and the pipes kept popping and the

sewers kept overflowing.

Finally, a moratorium has been issued by Prov Government against further

densification in the area until the Potsdam WWTW capacity has been expanded

by another 50kL, which will only be completed by 2025.


So that is finally some really good news .. and the Spatial Planners have

accepted this.

The new ward allocation budget has kicked in as at July 2021 and as you know ,

I allocate funding to Traffic Dept and Law Enforcement for afterhours

interventions in ward 113.

W113 in the month of August had 4 traffic operations, where 231 fines were

issued to a value of R214,000.00 … Im sure that was a big shock to the system

and a big up to Chief Liebenberg and her team.

The lights in Flamingovlei have been dim ever since I can remember, partially

obscured by the big trees on our verges. After repeatedly asking, Study Street will

receive new lights, all along its length

Area North Economic Dev are investigating the idea of Food trucks at or near

parks in the area .. Food trucks are a novel idea to assist restaurateurs and other

folk who are not employed due to COVID to try and make a living. When the

notices go out , please bring it to the attention of your sectors, encouraging

them to give input. Their opinion is valued as representatives of the community.

In my interactions with the community in ward 113, esp with the older members

like Living Legends and Vue du Cap retirement village, I became aware that

many of these older folk who had planned for a great retirement in their younger

years were actually now facing a stark reality that the funding set aside has

been outstripped by inflation and rising costs. Many have had to give up their

little luxuries , incl medical aid , and are now dependent on state care.

However, despite having a clinic facility on our ward , there is no facility for

geriatric medicine and they have to go to Albow Gardens or Dunoon for

healthcare. This is a huge problem as many of them are frail and cannot hop

into taxis .. buses do not readily go in that direction so , in their twilight years they

are left to fend for themselves, which is unthinkable.

A Geriatric clinic has been requested via a motion to Sub Council for the TV

Clinic facility to also accommodate our elderly state patients. The item has been

referred via Social Development to the Prov Health system and we await their

response.

Thank you for your attention .. are there any comments or questions of clarity ?

If not, lets move straight on to the minutes of the previous meeting.








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