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City of hobart

 

 

 

 

AGENDA

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

 

Open Portion

 

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

 

at 5.00 pm

Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall


 

 

 

 

THE MISSION

Our mission is to ensure good governance of our capital City.

THE VALUES

The Council is:

 

about people

We value people – our community, our customers and colleagues.

professional

We take pride in our work.

enterprising

We look for ways to create value.

responsive

We’re accessible and focused on service.

inclusive

We respect diversity in people and ideas.

making a difference

We recognise that everything we do shapes Hobart’s future.

 

 


 

Agenda (Open Portion)

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Business listed on the agenda is to be conducted in the order in which it is set out, unless the committee by simple majority determines otherwise.

 

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

1.        Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy  4

2.        Confirmation of Minutes. 4

3.        Consideration of Supplementary Items. 4

4.        Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest. 4

5.        Transfer of Agenda Items. 5

6          Reports. 6

6.1     1967 Bushfires - 50 year commemoration reception. 6

6.2     12 Month Evaluation - City of Hobart Mobile Food Vendor Program Trial 12

6.3     Applications approved under the delegated authority of the Director Community Development for Quick Response Grants. 192

7          Motions of which Notice has been Given. 195

7.1     Creative Cities Network - International City of Literature. 195

8          Committee Action Status Report. 198

8.1     Committee Actions - Status Report 198

9.        Questions Without Notice. 204

10.     Closed Portion Of The Meeting.. 205

 


 

Agenda (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

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Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Wednesday, 9 November 2016 at 5.00pm in the Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Sexton (Chairman)

Zucco

Cocker

Thomas

Harvey

 

ALDERMEN

Lord Mayor Hickey

Deputy Lord Mayor Christie

Briscoe

Ruzicka

Burnet

Reynolds

Denison

Apologies: Nil

 

 

Leave of Absence:

Alderman Harvey

 

1.       Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy

 

2.       Confirmation of Minutes

 

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Community, Culture and Events Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 12 October 2016, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

 

 

3.       Consideration of Supplementary Items

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Recommendation

 

That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the General Manager.

 

 

4.       Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

 

Aldermen are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflict of interest in respect to any matter appearing on the agenda, or any supplementary item to the agenda, which the committee has resolved to deal with.

 

5.       Transfer of Agenda Items

Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

 

A committee may close a part of a meeting to the public where a matter to be discussed falls within 15(2) of the above regulations.

 

In the event that the committee transfer an item to the closed portion, the reasons for doing so should be stated.

 

Are there any items which should be transferred from this agenda to the closed portion of the agenda, or from the closed to the open portion of the agenda?

 


Item No. 6.1

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6        Reports

 

6.1    1967 Bushfires - 50 year commemoration reception

          File Ref: F16/121768;  S13-020-04

Report of the Director Community Development and the Manager Community and Cultural Programs of 2 November 2016.

Delegation:     Council


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REPORT TITLE:                  1967 Bushfires - 50 year commemoration reception

REPORT PROVIDED BY:  Manager Community and Cultural Programs

Director Community Development

 

1.         Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1.      This report is seeking the Council’s approval to host a civic reception in the Town Hall ballroom on 7 February 2017 as the City of Hobart’s commemoration of the Black Tuesday bushfires event that occurred on 7 February 1967, and resulted in 62 lives lost, 900 injured and thousands of people being homeless.

1.2.      It is considered that a civic reception that recognises the contribution made by the community through a broad range of events being held across Southern Tasmania is an appropriate event to commemorate the 50th year anniversary.

2.         Report Summary

2.1.      The Black Tuesday bushfires event occurred on 7 February 1967.  110 separate fire fronts burnt through 2,640 square kilometres (652,360 acres) of land in Southern Tasmania within five hours.  There was extensive damage to agricultural property, parks areas as well as public infrastructure, properties and many small towns.

2.2.      The worst of the fires was the Hobart Fire which encroached upon the City of Hobart.  The fires claimed 62 lives in a single day and there were 900 injured and thousands of people were homeless as a result of the fires.

2.2.1.    The total damage amounted to $40,000,000 in 1967 Australian dollar values.  In terms of both loss of property and loss of life, the Southern Tasmanian 1967 bushfire is considered one of the worst disasters to have occurred in Australia.

2.2.2.    Many in the Tasmanian community can still relate to a story of the 1967 bushfires based on their firsthand experience of that bushfire disaster day, while others have had stories passed down to them through older relatives.  There are numerous tales of people’s escape as well as the stories of the workers and volunteers who responded to this crisis.  Within these stories are recurring themes of recovery, community connectedness, resilience and survival.

2.3.      Due to the significance of the anniversary, there are many commemorative events and activities being held across Southern Tasmania around the time of the anniversary.

2.4.      It is considered that a civic reception, hosted by the Lord Mayor in the Town Hall ballroom to be held on 7 February, the day of the anniversary, would be a public commemoration of the tragedy and would acknowledge the efforts being undertaken by the community to recognise this important anniversary.

2.5.      A civic reception in the Town Hall ballroom is seen as particularly appropriate as during the 1967 fires, the Hobart Town Hall became an emergency centre for people who had lost their homes, with the City Hall the first point for casualties.

2.6.      It is also intended that there would be opportunities to highlight some of the other commemorative activities through showcasing some activities at the reception.

2.7.      It is anticipated that there would be a maximum of 200 guests invited to the reception.

3.         Recommendation

That:

1.      A civic reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Black Tuesday bushfires event that occurred on 7 February 1967 be held on Tuesday 7 February 2017 in the Town Hall ballroom for a maximum of 200 guests.

2.      If approved, the event be funded from the 2017/2018 allocation of $15,000 provided in the Annual Plan for Council receptions.

4.         Background

4.1.      The Black Tuesday bushfires event occurred on 7 February 1967.  110 separate fire fronts burnt through 2,640 square kilometres (652,360 acres) of land in Southern Tasmania within five hours.  There was extensive damage to agricultural property, parks areas as well as public infrastructure, properties and many small towns.

4.2.      The worst of the fires was the Hobart Fire which encroached upon the City of Hobart.  The fires claimed 62 lives in a single day and there were 900 injured and thousands of people were homeless as a result of the fires.  There were 408 buildings destroyed with the Southern Tasmanian 1967 bushfire being considered one of the worst disasters to have occurred in Australia.

4.3.      The Tasmanian Fire Service has been coordinating a wide spread community project entitled the ‘67 Bushfires Story Booth Tour’.  This project is a community collection of people’s stories recorded in the Bushfire-ready Neighbourhood’s video booth throughout 2016.

4.3.1.    The Tasmanian Fire Service has also been facilitating meetings of a broad range of community groups, organisations and councils to identify commemorative activities.

4.4.      The City of Hobart will host a page on the Council’s website that will list all events being held in Southern Tasmania to commemorate the 50 year anniversary.

4.5.      The City through the Cultural Programs area has also been collaborating with the Tasmanian Fire Service to install images relating to the 1967 Bushfires on the Soapbox Billboards in Mathers Place over the anniversary period.  This will provide the City with a further opportunity to publically recognise the significance of the anniversary.

4.6.      It is considered that the City of Hobart hosting a civic reception in the Town Hall ballroom on 7 February, the actual day of the anniversary would be a public commemoration of the tragedy and would acknowledge the efforts being undertaken by the community to recognise this important anniversary.

4.6.1.    It is also thought that the reception could be used as an opportunity to highlight the extensive work currently being undertaken to mitigate bushfire risks to the City.

4.7.      A civic reception in the Town Hall ballroom is seen as particularly appropriate as during the 1967 fires, the Hobart Town Hall became an emergency centre for people who had lost their homes, with the City Hall the first point for casualties.

4.8.      It is intended that there would be opportunities to highlight some of the other commemorative activities through showcasing these at the reception.

4.9.      It is anticipated that there would be up to a maximum of 200 guests invited to the reception comprising community groups and organisations involved in commemorative activities, Tasmanian Fire Service representatives, and representatives from current volunteer fire brigades and community groups that support our fire mitigation and preparedness activities.

5.         Proposal and Implementation

5.1.      If the proposal to host a civic reception on 7 February 2017 is approved, Council officers would work closely with the Tasmanian Fire Service and the community groups and organisations undertaking commemorative activities to arrange an appropriate reception.

5.2.      It is intended that representatives from the community groups and volunteers currently supporting the City in terms of fire preparedness and management would also be invited to the reception.

6.         Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1.      This project aligns with the Capital City Strategic Plan 2015 - 2025 particularly Goal 4 - Strong, Safe and Healthy Communities.

“Strategic Objective 4.1 - Community connectedness and participation realises the cultural and social potential of the community.

Strategic Objective 4.3 - Build community resilience, public health and safety.”

6.2.      This project also aligns with the Social Inclusion Strategy 2014 - 2019.

7.         Financial Implications

7.1.      Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1.    The civic reception would be funded from the 2017/2018 allocation of $15,000 provided in the Annual Plan for Council receptions.

7.1.2.    If there were to be 200 guests attending the reception, the expected cost would be approximately $6,000.

7.2.      Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1.    There would be no impact on future years’ financial result.

7.3.      Asset Related Implications

7.3.1.    Not applicable.

8.         Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1.      There are no legal, risk or legislative considerations associated with this proposal.

9.         Social and Customer Considerations

9.1.      The 1967 Black Tuesday bushfires had a catastrophic affect on the Hobart municipality and its community with significant loss of life and property.  It is considered that the 50 year anniversary will be the last opportunity for community members who were directly impacted by the fire to have an opportunity to publicly tell their stories and have their history of this tragic event recognised.

9.2.      It is anticipated that there is a community expectation that as one of the  worst affected areas, the City of Hobart will undertake a commemorative activity to recognise the 50 year anniversary.

9.3.      It is considered important to recognise and acknowledge the activities being undertaken by the community in commemorating this anniversary.

9.4.      It is also considered that the reception would also provide a good opportunity to promote the extensive work the City has undertaken in terms of bushfire preparedness.

10.      Marketing and Media

10.1.   The City of Hobart will be hosting a page on the Council’s website to provide details of all events and activities to be held in Southern Tasmania.  It is considered that this provides an opportunity for the City to demonstrate community support and leadership.

10.2.   It is considered that the reception will also be a good promotional opportunity for the work undertaken in bushfire preparedness.

10.2.1.  There will be an opportunity to promote this event through media.

11.      Community and Stakeholder Engagement

11.1.   Lesley Fox from the Tasmanian Fire Service, Group Manager Open Space and Group Manager Executive and Economic Development have been consulted in the preparation of this report.

12.      Delegation

12.1.   This item is delegated to the Council for deliberation.

 

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

 

Kimbra Parker

Kimbra Parker

Manager Community and Cultural Programs

Philip Holliday

Philip Holliday

Director Community Development

 

Date:                            2 November 2016

File Reference:          F16/121768;  S13-020-04

 

 

  


Item No. 6.2

Agenda (Open Portion)

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6.2    12 Month Evaluation - City of Hobart Mobile Food Vendor Program Trial

          File Ref: F16/124169;  S17-010-19/04

Report of the Director Community Development and the Manager Community and Cultural Programs of 4 November 2016 and attachments.

Delegation:     Council


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REPORT TITLE:                  12 Month Evaluation - City of Hobart Mobile Food Vendor Program Trial

REPORT PROVIDED BY:  Manager Community and Cultural Programs

Director Community Development

 

1.         Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1.      This report provides the Council with the findings of the final evaluation of the 12 month Mobile Food Vendor Program trial.

1.2.      The report also presents recommendations on the program’s future.

1.3.      Review of City of Hobart programs provide the Council with information that will help to maximise the economic and social benefit that these programs bring to the community.

2.         Report Summary

2.1.      A 12 month Mobile Food Vendor Program trial was implemented by the City of Hobart from 31 July 2015 to 31 July 2016.

2.2.      A 12 month review of the implementation of the trial has been undertaken by City of Hobart staff.

2.3.      Consultation with key stakeholders including Tasmania Police, Tasmanian Hospitality Association, The Waterfront Business Community, The Salvation Army and the Hobart Chamber of Commerce was undertaken in July 2016.

2.4.      Independent market research on the trial was undertaken on the Council’s behalf during July 2016. This provided input from vendors participating in the trial, food and beverage business owners located near the trading zones, mobile food customers and the broader community.

2.5.      A cross divisional review of the program involving City of Hobart staff from five divisions was also undertaken in August 2016.

2.6.      The findings of this stakeholder, business, community and staff consultation are included in this report and have resulted in recommendations to the Council on the implementation of the Hobart Food Trucks mobile food vendor program.

3.         Recommendation

That:

1.      The Council implement an ongoing Hobart Food Trucks mobile food vendor program, subject to an annual report to the Council on the program’s implementation.

2.      The Council endorse the draft Hobart Food Trucks Program Guidelines and Permit Conditions marked as Attachment C to this report.

3.      The General Manager be delegated the power to authorise the Hobart Food Trucks permits under Section 56C of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas By-Law, No. 5 of 2008.

4.      The General Manager be delegated the power to authorise administrative changes to the Hobart Food Trucks Program Guidelines and Permit Conditions as required throughout the implementation of the program.

5.      Permit applicants be required to provide evidence of their eligibility and evidence of the required insurances, vehicle and public health certification, rather than being assessed against a range of selection criteria.

6.      The permit fee for mobile food vendors to participate in the Hobart Food Trucks program be set at the following rates, with these rates be adjusted annually to allow for CPI in full.  The permit fee is GST free.

 

Road Registered Vehicles - for trade on the public roads

Full Year Permit

$2,500

3 Month Permit

$750

Non-Motorised, Non-Road Registered Vehicles
- for trade on footpaths, parks and reserves

Full Year Permit

$1,250

3 Month Permit

$375

4.         Background

4.1.      After an extensive consultation process with City of Hobart staff, businesses, community, mobile food vendors and stakeholders, the Council approved a 12 month trial of the mobile food vendor program at its meeting on 15 December 2014.

4.2.      All of the approved mobile food vendor zones within the program required development applications due to the limitations of the planning scheme at the time that the program was developed in 2014/2015.

4.3.      Due to a number of developmental processes and alterations to the original trading zones, the trial did not begin until 31 July 2015.

4.4.      A six month review of the program was undertaken in January 2016 and a subsequent report to the Council on 9 February 2016 provided an update and highlighted issues that had arisen within the first six months of the trial’s implementation.

4.4.1.    The February report also recommended inclusion of a late night mobile food vendor zone on Salamanca Lawns, which was approved by the Council.

4.5.      Of the 12 mobile food vehicles that began the trial in July 2015, eight were still participating by the end of the trial in July 2016.

4.5.1.    One of the participating vendors had two vehicles trading in the program and decided to move one out of the program.

4.5.2.    The other three vendors that ceased trading indicated that the mobile food vendor trading zones did not provide sufficient customers to make it viable for them to continue to participate.

4.5.2.1.      One of these vendors only traded twice within the program over the 12 months of the trial.

Community and Business Feedback

4.6.      EMRS was commissioned to undertake independent market research of the mobile food vendor trial on behalf of the Council during July 2016.

4.7.      EMRS’ market research report is a detailed analysis of the program that includes feedback from 19 fixed businesses located within 250 metres of identified mobile food businesses, 215 mobile food customers, nine mobile food vendors participating in the program and 225 members of the broader community.

4.8.      The research focussed on a number of areas including the level of awareness of the program, perceptions of the program, perceived impacts of the program and the city’s management of the program.

4.9.      The full EMRS report is provided at Attachment A to this report.  Key findings of the report include:

Awareness of the mobile food vendor program

·     78% the broader community were aware of the program.

·     74% of fixed businesses were aware of the program.

·     46% of customers were aware of the program.

Perceptions of the mobile food vendor program

·     94% of the broader community supported the program.

·     98% of the mobile food van customers supported the program.

·     74% of the fixed business respondents supported the program.

Trading location and distance from existing fixed food businesses

·     95% of customers thought van locations were good places to trade.

·     89% of vendors felt that the current mobile food trading distance of at least 50 metres from existing fixed businesses was appropriate.

·     58% of fixed business thought that the current distance for the vans to trade at least 50 metres away was appropriate.

4.10.   While the main concern raised by existing fixed food and beverage businesses was the distance that mobile food vehicles traded from their establishment, there was still considerable support for the program as a whole from this group, as the following data indicates.

Agreement by fixed businesses to the following statements

·     “The program provides fresh opportunities for new business start-ups.”  89%

·     “The program brings activity to local streets and spaces that would otherwise be inactive.”  84%

·     “The program attracts people to local areas and increase social interaction.”  79%

·     “The program has benefits for the economy by increasing trade in local areas.”  68%

·     “The program helps to promote Tasmania’s local produce and food suppliers.”  58%

·     “The presence of the program’s food vans helps to make streets and spaces feel safer.”  58%

4.11.   Whilst 63% of surveyed fixed businesses agreed that “fixed food outlets in the area lose business to the program’s mobile food vans trading nearby”, 26% of respondents disagreed.

4.11.1.  It should also be noted that while the majority of fixed business respondents agreed that their business could be affected by mobile food trade, their estimation of the amount of customers they lost to the mobile food vans trading nearby was for the most part quite low.

4.11.2.  When asked how they would rate ‘the amount of customers that you might have lost to the mobile food van(s) trading near your business’ on a rating of 1 to 5, with 1 being ‘Very Few Customers’ and 5 being ‘A Lot of Customers’, 46% of respondents scored 1 out of 5 and 15% scored 2 out of 5.

Positive Impacts of the program

·     Among the broader community, an “active community/ life in the streets” was mentioned most frequently as a positive impact that mobile food vans would have for the local community.

·     Among the fixed business respondents, the potential positive impacts revolved around “bringing people to the area” and “the introduction of different food options”.

Negative Impacts of the program

·     95% of the broader community stated that they had not experienced negative impacts from mobile food vans trading close to their home.

·     Just one respondent mentioned “traffic problems” because of where the van was parked and “noisy petrol generators”.

·     Among the fixed businesses interviewed, only one respondent confirmed having experienced negative impacts, namely “similar foods and we are not on a level playing field”.

Experience of mobile food vendors participating in the program

4.12.   Of interest is the feedback from participating mobile food vendors. All vendors were invited to participate in the survey undertaken by EMRS, including those that exited the program early, with only one vendor not participating in the research.

4.13.   While there is a view that mobile food vendors ‘take all the cream’ from local fixed businesses, it appears that this may not be the case, as the following data reveals.

·     142 customers was the average number served on the most successful days.

·     Average total income on the most successful days was $1,110.

4.14.   Of the 22 sites available to vendors to trade only a handful provided enough customers to warrant trading, these being:

·     Sandy Bay Road (between Waimea and Derwentwater Avenues);

·     Bathurst Street (near the corner of Campbell Street); and

·     Collins Street (between Molle and Barrack Streets).

4.15.   As well as limited success in specific sites, trade was successful on very few days and at particular times.

·     67% of participants stated that “Fridays” was the most successful day of trading in the program.

·     12.00pm to 2.00pm were most frequently mentioned as being the most successful trading hours, followed by the hours from around 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

4.16.   As previously stated within this report, of the 11 vehicles that began the program in July 2015, four had pulled out of the program due to a lack of income prior to the trial’s end in July 2016.

4.17.   The trucks are often trading together in sites that allow it. While this may seem contrary to good business practice, the presence of more than one truck attracts more people and adds value to each individual truck’s promotion of their trade.

4.17.1.  This grouping of trucks has been most successful on Sandy Bay Road and Bathurst Street.

4.17.2.  Scot’s Uniting Church, which is located next to the mobile food vendor zone in Bathurst Street, has contacted the Council with positive feedback about customers using the forecourt of the Church to have their lunch.

4.17.3.  The Church is considering the introduction of live music during the summer months to augment the presence of the food trucks that operate in this spot.

Management of the program by the City

4.18.   Participating mobile food vendors were asked about the Council’s management of the program.  While specific issues were raised in relation to payment methods and preferred frequency and method of communication, the feedback was mostly positive.

·     100% agreed “Council is readily available to you and easy to talk to”.

·     100% agreed “The application process to participate in the Program was easy to complete”.

·     78% agreed that “The Mobile Food Vendor Trial Program and Guidelines are clear, concise and easy to understand”.

·     67% agreed that “Payment of invoices was easy and straightforward”.

4.19.   A number of opportunities have been identified by staff to streamline the application and payment process for vendors should an ongoing mobile food vendor program be approved by the Council.

Communication

4.20.   All survey cohorts were asked questions about the best way for the City to communicate to them about the mobile food vendor program. The most popular method indicated were social media, including Facebook and Twitter, as well as an app.

4.20.1.  A commercially operated app, ‘Where The Truck At?’ currently exists and should the Council decide to continue with a mobile food vendor program, all participating vendors would be required to subscribe to this free app in order to provide real time information on their trading times and location.

Summary of Market Research

4.21.   While there a number of issues raised by different survey respondents that can be addressed through improvements to administrative process or amendments to the guidelines, there was a high level of satisfaction with the program as a whole from across the four cohorts surveyed.

4.22.   The program is seen to be good for the local economy and good for the community, providing an activation focus that brings people together in a safe and interactive way.

4.23.   The program identifies Hobart as a modern city in line with all other Australian capital cities and accommodates the expectations of locals and visitors alike.

4.24.   The data also indicates the need for more flexibility around trading locations and times while maintaining sufficient distance from existing food and beverage businesses while they are open.

4.25.   There is also an opportunity for increased communication and better promotion of any future program to stakeholders and the community.

Key Stakeholder Feedback

4.26.   The following feedback about the implementation of the 12 month mobile food vendor trial was provided by key stakeholders in July and August 2016.

·     Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA)

The THA indicated that apart from one incident that occurred early in the implementation of the program, and which was dealt with quickly by City of Hobart staff, there have been no negative comments on the program from member businesses.

·     Waterfront Business Community (WBC)

The WBC has indicated that ‘the trial has gone well and has allowed Mobile Food Vendors to fill a market niche without unnecessarily impacting on traditional “bricks and mortar” businesses.’

WBC members ‘appreciate the time and effort that went into the consultations prior to the trial and the level of goodwill shown by all stakeholders. This has assisted in ensuring patron safety as well as avoiding potential clashes in operating hours, as was an initial concern in regards to the operation of food vans in Salamanca Place.’

The WBC also indicated that ‘overall feedback is positive and our members remain committed to working with the Council and Mobile Food Vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.’

 

 

·     The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army coordinates the Street Teams Project which operates within the waterfront and Salamanca area on Friday and Saturday nights.

Staff members have indicated that the mobile food vans appear to have slowed pedestrian traffic in the area. However, the team hasn't noticed any rise in disconcerting incidents coinciding with the operation of the vans or the increased congregation of people.

Staff also expressed the view that the vans may have had a positive influence by bringing people closer to the secure taxi rank and possibly influencing their decision to go home.

·     Tasmania Police

Tasmanian Police Road and Public Order Services (RPOS) regularly police the Hobart area for traffic and public order related matters, including the Hobart waterfront/Salamanca area.

There has been no negative feedback from the Police Officers working within this jurisdiction.

Since December 2015 one complaint was received regarding food vans. This related to the trade on Sandy Bay Road, near the Casino and related to a lack of parking space due to food vans operating in the area where cars would ordinarily park.

·     The Hobart Chamber of Commerce

The Hobart Chamber of Commerce Board supports the continuation of the Hobart Mobile Food Vendor Program.

The Chamber feel that the ‘mobile outlets add another welcome dimension to the streetscape of Hobart as well as providing convenience to locals and visitors alike, as we continue to encourage people to “walk” the city and surrounds.’

The Chamber is, however, mindful of the possible impacts on fixed restaurant and hospitality businesses. In that regard the Chamber is keen to ensure that the City clearly articulates its detailed commitment to these businesses within the guidelines.

Council Staff Feedback

4.27.   Given the impact of the program trial on a number of City of Hobart business units, a cross divisional review took place on 15 August 2016.

4.28.   The minutes from this review are provided at Attachment B to this report.  Key discussion points included the following:

·     A marked increase in enquiries across all units regarding mobile food vending opportunities for the duration of the trial;

·     An interest in non-road registered vehicles such as tricycles and pushcarts being included in the program;

·     The exemption within the new planning scheme to allow greater flexibility of trading locations within the guidelines;

·     The inclusion of ‘No Go Zones’ such as the inner city, the one way sections of Macquarie and Davey Streets, the Brooker Highway and the Southern Outlet;

·     Issuing permits under Section 56C of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 as well as the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas By-Law, No. 5 of 2008 to allow non-road registered vehicles to participate in the program and trade in parks and reserves; and

·     The review of all by-laws has commenced as they all expire in 2018 and as a result it is likely that improvements will be made to better facilitate the use of mobile food trucks on Council land, particularly within the inner city.

Interim Hobart Planning Scheme 2015

4.29.   Since the inception of the Mobile Food Vendor Program Trial the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 has come into effect.

4.30.   The new scheme contains the following exemption:

‘General Exemption 5.11.1

Use and development including outdoor dining facilities, signboards, roadside vendors and stalls which have been granted a licence under the Council’s relevant By-Law’.

4.31.   With this exemption in place trading sites will no longer require a development application and any mobile food vendor program implemented by the City can permit approved vendors to trade within the guidelines of the program in any suitable location.

4.31.1.  It should be noted that this exemption does not apply to The Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme.

Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997

4.32.   The following previously approved mobile food vendor zones exist within the area covered by the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997.

Elizabeth Street (between Macquarie and Davey Streets)

Mobile food vendor zone 6pm - 9pm Monday - Saturday, no trade after 9pm, seven days

Collins Street (between Campbell Street and Brooker Hwy)

2 hour mobile food vendor zone prior to 6pm Monday - Saturday, no trade after  8pm, seven days

McVilly Drive, The Domain (bike path parking lot)

Mobile food vendor zone 8am - 8pm, seven days

Salamanca Lawns

10.30pm - 2.30am, Friday and Saturday nights only

Salamanca Lawns

4.33.   As previously indicated, a mobile food vendor zone within Salamanca Lawns was approved by the Council in February 2016.

4.33.1.  The feedback from those vendors that are trading in this location is that business has been much slower than expected.

4.33.1.1.    It should be noted however, that due to development application processes, mobile food vendors did not begin trading in this location until April 2016. It has been a particularly cold and wet winter, which may have had an adverse impact on trade in this spot.

4.34.   This mobile food vendor zone sits within the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997 and as such is not subject to the same exemptions for mobile food vendor programs that now exist within the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

4.34.1.  With this in mind should the Council decide to continue with a mobile food vendor program this zone would continue to be administered by City of Hobart staff on a roster basis.

4.35.   While planning approval has been granted there are restrictions of the title of this land, which would require approval from Crown Land Services (CLS) for ongoing use of the land for this purpose.

4.35.1.  City of Hobart and CLS staff have been in discussion regarding this process and will pursue the matter should the Council decide to continue the program.

Elizabeth Street, Collins Street and McVilly Drive

4.36.   Vendors participating in any future mobile food program will be also permitted to trade within the Elizabeth Street, Collins Street and McVilly Drive zones.

The Springs, Mount Wellington

4.37.   A mobile food vendor zone was created in collaboration with the Wellington Park Management Trust at The Springs car park, with one vendor, Bentwood Coffee, trading in this location for the duration of the trial.

4.38.   This zone has proven very popular with locals and visitors alike, with regular trade throughout all trading days, particularly when snow is on the mountain.

4.39.   At its meeting of 25 July 2016, the Council resolved that Landowner consent be granted to Bentwood Coffee to lodge a development application for a semi-permanent cafe operation at The Springs, Wellington Park.

4.40.   At its meeting of 24 October 2016, the Council approved the development application and issued a temporary permit granting use subject to conditions until 24 October 2019.

4.40.1.  It is noted however, that before this proposal proceeds, further approvals are required.

4.41.   The current planning permit for Bentwood to operate at The Springs remains valid ongoing.

4.42.   With this possible development of a semi-permanent cafe at the Springs and the current arrangements with Bentwood, the site will not be included within any proposed future mobile food vendor program.

Hobart Hawking By-Laws

4.43.   Apart from the following previously approved mobile food vendor zones within the City, the current by-laws prohibit mobile food vending within the Hobart Inner City area.

4.43.1.  This includes the area bounded by Macquarie, Argyle, Brisbane and Harrington Streets.

Collins Court

Mobile food vendor zone 5pm - 9pm, seven days

Melville Street (between Elizabeth Street and Argyle Streets)

Mobile food vendor zone 5pm - 9pm Monday - Friday, 1pm - 9pm Saturday, all day Sunday until 9pm

Murray Street (between Brisbane and Melville Streets)

2 hour mobile food vendor zone prior to 6pm Monday - Saturday, no trade after 9pm, seven days

Watchorn Street

1 hour mobile food vendor zone prior to 6pm Monday - Saturday, no trade after 9pm, seven days

4.44.   With this in mind no trade within the inner city would be permitted outside of these approved zones in any future mobile food vending program.

4.45.   A review of all by-laws is currently underway however and there may be the capacity to address the limitations of the current by-laws to allow mobile food vending trade within this inner city area, particularly after normal business hours.

4.45.1.  Such changes would be the subject of a further Council report.

Hobart Food Trucks Proposal

4.46.   In consideration of the recently introduced planning scheme exemption and based on the findings of the trial, feedback from the broader community, local fixed businesses and key stakeholders, it is recommended that the Hobart Food Trucks Program be implemented.

4.47.   This program would provide participating vendors with a permit to trade within approved guidelines and permit conditions in the area defined by the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

4.48.   The proposed guidelines and permit conditions aim to maximise the community and economic benefit of mobile food programs while minimising any negative impacts that the program might have on the business and broader community.

4.49.   The draft Hobart Food Trucks Program Guidelines and Permit Conditions are shown in Attachment C of this report.  Of note are the following significant changes and additions to the guidelines and permit conditions that are based on those utilised in the 12 month trial:

·     The inclusion of non-motorised, non-road registered vehicles such as tricycles and pushcarts that would allow trade by these vehicles within the guidelines on footpaths and in parks and reserves;

·     That participating non-motorised, non-road registered vehicles maintain a minimum clearance of 1.8 metres on all footpaths;

·     The issuing permits under Section 56C of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 as well as the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas By-Law, No. 5 of 2008 to allow non-road registered vehicles to participate in the program and trade on footpaths and in parks;

·     That permits be issued on an annual and a three month basis, to increase the flexibility of the program;

·     The introduction of a requirement for participating vendors to utilise waste reduction strategies and only provide compostable containers and utensils to customers;

·     Maintaining the existing 50 metre non-trading distance between mobile food vendors and existing open food and beverage establishments throughout the municipal area;

·     The introduction of a 50 metre non-trading distance from residential properties when mobile food vendors trade on the same side of the street as residential properties;

·     The introduction of a 50 metre non-trading distance from approved markets, festivals, fairs or similar special events that include food and beverage traders within the event footprint;

·     The inclusion of identified ‘No Go Zones’ that would exclude mobile food trade in areas where mobile food trade may unreasonably increase risk to pedestrians or vehicles;

(i)      This would include the one way sections of Davey and Macquarie Streets, Mount Wellington, the Brooker Highway and the Southern Outlet;

·     That participating vendors only be allowed to trade in the approved Salamanca Lawns mobile food vendor zone within the Hobart Waterfront area; and

·     That no limit be set on the number of mobile vendors that could be issued with a ‘Hobart Food Trucks’ permit.

4.50.   Another change to the proposed program is the process by which applications are assessed.

4.51.   The 12 month mobile food vendor program trial required applicants to respond to selection criteria and were assessed by a panel that included Council staff as well as an external food event provider.

4.52.   While this ‘curated’ process was required for the trial it is staff and resource intensive and would impact on the cost benefit to the Council of implementing an ongoing program.

4.53.   It is proposed therefore that permit applications not be assessed against selection criteria but rather simply be required to provide evidence of their eligibility and the evidence of required insurances, vehicle and public health certification.

4.53.1.  In this way the program simply defines the trading rights and responsibilities of participating vendors and leaves the success of vendors to the market.

4.53.1.1.    This approach aligns the issuing of proposed mobile food vendor permits with similar Council programs such as outdoor dining permits.

Permit Fees

4.54.   The permit fee for participating vendors during the 12 month mobile food vendor program trial was $2,500 per annum (GST free).

4.54.1.  This fee was arrived at by reviewing other Australian capital city mobile food vendor programs, consideration of occupation licence fees for outdoor dining within Hobart and Salamanca Market stallholder fees, an independent valuation of on-street parking spaces within the CBD as well as a review of rates paid by fixed businesses within the city.

4.55.   It is proposed that this annual fee be maintained and that a three month permit also be introduced as part of the proposed Hobart Food Trucks program.

4.55.1.  The three month permit would provide greater flexibility for vendors just starting out or only wishing to trade at particular times of the year.


 

4.56.   The proposed fees (GST free), to be annually adjusted for CPI in full, also takes into account the lower income of non-motorised road registered vehicles such as pushcarts and tricycles.

Road Registered Vehicles - for trade on the public roads

Full Year Permit

$2,500

3 Month Permit

$750

Non-Motorised, Non-Road Registered Vehicles
- for trade on footpaths, parks and reserves

Full Year Permit

$1,250

3 Month Permit

$375

5.         Proposal and Implementation

5.1.      It is proposed that:

5.1.1.    The Council implement an ongoing Hobart Food Trucks mobile food vendor program subject to an annual report to the Council on the program’s implementation.

5.1.2.    The Council endorse the draft Hobart Food Trucks Program Guidelines and Permit Conditions.

5.1.3.    The General Manager be delegated to authorise the Hobart Food Trucks permits under Section 56C of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 as well as the Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas By-law, No. 5 of 2008.

5.1.4.    The General Manager be delegated to authorise administrative changes to the Hobart Food Trucks Program Guidelines and Permit Conditions as required throughout the implementation of the program.

5.1.5.    Permit applicants be required to provide evidence of their eligibility and the evidence of required insurances, vehicle and public health certification, rather than be assessed against a range of selection criteria.


 

5.1.6.    The permit fee for mobile food vendors to participate in the Hobart Food Trucks program be set at the following rates and that these rates be adjusted annually to allow for CPI.

Road Registered Vehicles - for trade on the public roads

Full Year Permit

$2,500

3 Month Permit

$750

Non-Motorised, Non- Road Registered Vehicles
- for trade on footpaths, parks and reserves

Full Year Permit

$1,250

3 Month Permit

$375

6.         Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1.      The Hobart Food Trucks Program supports the following specific Future Directions within the Hobart 2025 Strategic Framework:

“Strategic Objective 1.3.5 - Implement activation programs and projects.”

6.2.      The program also supports Inner City Action Plan (ICAP) Action Project 15 - Activating Public Places item:

“AP 15.02 Establish a clear policy position on street vending.”

7.         Financial Implications

7.1.      Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1.    Should the Council approve the implementation of the proposed Hobart Food Trucks program, total income would be dependent on the fee structure approved by the Council and the number of permits issued within the financial year.

7.2.      Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1.    Total income would be dependent on the fee structure approved by the Council and the number of permits issued within the financial year.


 

7.3.      Asset Related Implications

7.3.1.    While there are no specific asset related implications arising from this report there is the potential for the City to consider the installation of fixed power outlets in identified activation zones to allow mobile food vendors and other activation activities such as festivals to occur without the need for generators.

7.3.1.1.      Should opportunities such as this present themselves they would be included in any relevant reports or infrastructure proposals to the Council.

8.         Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1.      All participating vendors in the proposed Hobart Food Trucks program would be required to have $20M Public Liability Insurance and to adhere to standard Environmental Health legislation and permit requirements.

8.2.      Participating vendors in any future program would be required to adhere to approved guidelines and permit conditions.

8.3.      Permits could be revoked at anytime due to non-payment of fees or non-compliance with permit conditions.

9.         Environmental Considerations

9.1.      All participating vendors in any approved ongoing mobile food vendor program would be required to adhere to the state wide environmental health regulations.

9.2.      In line with the Council’s Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030, a requirement will be included in all grant guidelines that any activities or events that are funded through the Community Development Grant program that sell food must utilise waste reduction strategies and only provide compostable containers and utensils to customers.

10.      Social and Customer Considerations

10.1.   Given the high customer and community satisfaction with the implementation of the mobile food vendor program trial, it is envisaged that any future ongoing program would receive similar support.

10.2.   The program guidelines and permit conditions have been developed in consultation with relevant Council business units and designed to maximise the flexibility of the program while ensuring that the needs of the Council and the business and broader community have been addressed.

11.      Marketing and Media

11.1.   A detailed communication and promotional strategy will be developed in conjunction with the Council’s City Marketing Unit to ensure that all potential vendors, local businesses and the broader community are aware of the Hobart Food Trucks program.

11.2.   The focus of this strategy will be online, with increased presence on the Council’s website and ongoing engagement through a range of social media platforms.

12.      Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1.   As well as independent market research undertaken within the business and broader community as previously outlined within this report, the following key stakeholders have been consulted:

·     Tasmania Police

·     Tasmanian Hospitality Association

·     Waterfront Business Community

·     The Salvation Army

·     Hobart Chamber of Commerce

12.2.   In the preparation of this report consultation within the City of Hobart has occurred with the Director City Planning, Director Parks and City Amenity, Manager Legal and Governance, Manager Development Appraisal, Executive Manager City Design, Manager Environmental Health, Manager Traffic Engineering, Group Manager Parking Operations, Group Manager Executive and Economic Development, Customer Services Centre Manager, Manager Parks and Recreation, Program Leader Recreation and Projects and Economic Development Project Officer.

13.      Delegation

13.1.   This item is delegated to the Council for deliberation.

 

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

 

Kimbra Parker

Kimbra Parker

Manager Community and Cultural Programs

Philip Holliday

Philip Holliday

Director Community Development

 

Date:                            4 November 2016

File Reference:          F16/124169;  S17-010-19/04

 

 

Attachment a:             EMRS Market Research report

Attachment b:             Cross Divisional Review Minutes

Attachment c:            Draft Hobart Food Trucks Program Guidelines and Permit Conditions   


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6.3    Applications approved under the delegated authority of the Director Community Development for Quick Response Grants

          File Ref: F16/122647; 16/194

Report of the Director Community Development of 1 November 2016 and attachments.

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Memorandum: Community, Culture and Events Committee

 

Applications approved under the delegated authority of the Director Community Development for Quick Response Grants

 

The Director Community Development submits for information the attached table of Quick Response Applications approved under delegated authority.

 

REcommendation

1.      That the information be received and noted.

 

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

 

Philip Holliday

Philip Holliday

Director Community Development

 

 

Date:                            1 November 2016

File Reference:          F16/122647; 16/194

 

 

Attachment a:             Quick Response Grants Approved under Delegated Authority - Table   


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APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER THE DELEGATED AUTHORITY OF

THE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS - FILE REF: 16/194

Applicant

 

 

Project Description

Grant
Stream

Value of Grant

$ excl

Date of Approval

Possibility - A Taste of Possibility 2016 Fundraising dinner

A Taste of Possibility fundraising dinner 2016 was held in the City Hall on Wednesday 5 October 2016.  The event was held to raise money to support Tasmanians living with a disability on their path to independence. 

 

With the assistance of Possibility clients, five renowned Tasmanian chefs prepared a five course menu and spoke about each dish.  Possibility worked with Tasmanian food and wine producers to source the best quality local produce.  The theme for this year was a garden full of possibilities with an outdoor feel.  Guests were entertained with cooking demonstrations, a live band and a silent auction. 

 

The grant was for in-kind assistance towards the hire of the City Hall.

Community

$500

7/10/2016

Hobart Out Tennis Inc

Hobart Out Tennis Tournament 2017 is to be held from 27-28 January 2017 at the Domain Tennis Centre.  It is a doubles tennis tournament aimed at the LGBT community although anyone, regardless of sexuality and skill level can play.  There will be 5 divisions to cater for all skill level.  In addition, there will be a party on the night on 28 January at Hotel Soho to watch the Australian Open Women's final as well as celebrate player achievements.

The event is expecting to attract interstate and international players as well, and it is planned to make this an annual event.  There are similar events running in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. 

The Council’s grant will go towards merchandising and printing of a banner.

Community

$500

27/10/2016

 

 


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7        Motions of which Notice has been Given

 

7.1      Creative Cities Network - International City of Literature

          FILE REF: F16/125170;  13-1-9; 15-8-9

 

Lord Mayor Hickey
Alderman
Reynolds

 

Motion

“That:      1.    A report be provided regarding the potential for the City of Hobart to coordinate a bid for Hobart to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the category of Literature.

 

2.    The report outline the process for making a bid, the potential interested partners and the costs and benefits associated with a successful bid and being recognised as an International City of Literature.”

 

Rationale:

 

In 2004 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) established the Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.

 

The cities which currently make up this network work together towards a common objective: placing creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans at the local level and cooperating actively at the international level.

 

Joining the network must come from the city level government and involve relevant stakeholders and partners from the public and private sector. Cities must present a realistic action plan including specific projects, initiatives or policies to be executed in the next four years to implement the objectives of the Network. Initiatives do not need to be new; they may be programs and events that already happen, such as the work that takes place as part of the Creative Hobart strategy.

 

Applications need to focus primarily on one of the creative fields covered by the Network (crafts and folk arts, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts and music). If successful, Hobart would be awarded the title of an International City of Literature.

 

There are a number of other cities already in the International Cities of Literature network – including Dublin, Norwich, Barcelona, Dunedin, Reykjavik, Ljubljana and Prague.

 

The benefits of Hobart being listed as an International City of Literature would be international recognition of the literary heritage of the city, acknowledgement of the historical and contemporary place of writing in Tasmania, the influence of the City’s cultural strategy Creative Hobart, Hobart’s increasing reputation as a cultural tourism destination.

 

A bid from Hobart would focus on the multiple layers of the city’s literary heritage and the increasing importance and relevance of literature in contemporary life. Some highlights that could be featured in our bid:

 

•        The number and significance of literary awards given to Tasmanian writers – including the recent Man Booker Prize.

 

•        The Writers Festival and Writers Centre and their various activities that connect the state, national world in two-way exchanges.

 

•        The importance of the heritage collections, for example the Allport Family collection, the WL Crowther Collection and the Royal Society Library which was established in 1843 as the first outside of the UK.

 

•        Australia’s first book was published in Hobart in 1818. The first novel and book of essays were published in Hobart in 1831.

 

•        The first public library in Australia was the Hobart Mechanics Institute which opened in 1827.

 

•        The Theatre Royal which opened in 1837 is by far the oldest continuing theatre in Australia, with a rich history of bringing literature to life.

 

•        Tasmania has a very high rate per capita of writers.

 

•        The strength of multiple genres of writing that are being produced in Hobart today including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, academic, children’s, environmental, folk stories and heritage writing.

 

•        The thriving local publishing scene and number of books written about Tasmanian places, history and stories as well as a quarterly literary magazine.

 

 

The General Manager reports:

 

“In line with the Council’s policy in relation to Notices of Motion, I advise that the matter is considered to be within the jurisdiction of the Hobart City Council as it aligns with the Council’s Creative Hobart Strategy and Goal 1, Strategic Objective 1.5 of the Capital City’s Strategic Plan 2015-2025 - cultural and creative activities build community wellbeing and economic viability.”

 

 

   


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8        Committee Action Status Report

 

8.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

 

A report indicating the status of current decisions is attached for the information of Aldermen.

REcommendation

That the information be received and noted.

Delegation:      Committee

 

 

Attachment a:             Community, Culture and Events Committee - Status Report    


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9.       Questions Without Notice

Section 29 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

File Ref: 13-1-10

 

An Alderman may ask a question without notice of the Chairman, another Alderman, the General Manager or the General Manager’s representative, in line with the following procedures:

1.         The Chairman will refuse to accept a question without notice if it does not relate to the Terms of Reference of the Council committee at which it is asked.

2.         In putting a question without notice, an Alderman must not:

(i)    offer an argument or opinion; or

(ii)   draw any inferences or make any imputations – except so far as may be necessary to explain the question.

3.         The Chairman must not permit any debate of a question without notice or its answer.

4.         The Chairman, Aldermen, General Manager or General Manager’s representative who is asked a question may decline to answer the question, if in the opinion of the respondent it is considered inappropriate due to its being unclear, insulting or improper.

5.         The Chairman may require a question to be put in writing.

6.         Where a question without notice is asked and answered at a meeting, both the question and the response will be recorded in the minutes of that meeting.

7.         Where a response is not able to be provided at the meeting, the question will be taken on notice and

(i)    the minutes of the meeting at which the question is asked will record the question and the fact that it has been taken on notice.

(ii)   a written response will be provided to all Aldermen, at the appropriate time.

(iii)  upon the answer to the question being circulated to Aldermen, both the question and the answer will be listed on the agenda for the next available ordinary meeting of the committee at which it was asked, where it will be listed for noting purposes only.

 


 

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10.     Closed Portion Of The Meeting

 

The following items were discussed: -

 

Item No. 1          Minutes of the last meeting of the Closed Portion of the Council Meeting

Item No. 2          Consideration of supplementary items to the agenda

Item No. 3          Indications of pecuniary and conflicts of interest

Item No. 4          Reports

Item No. 4.1       City of Hobart 2017 Australia Day Awards - Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Event of the Year

LG(MP)R 15(2)(g)

Item No. 4.2       Carols by Candlelight 2016 - Request for Equipment

LG(MP)R 15(2)(g)

Item No. 5          Committee Action Status Report

Item No. 5.1       Committee Actions - Status Report Closed

LG(MP)R 15(2)(g)

Item No. 6          Questions without notice – File Ref: 13-1-10