Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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10/11/2016

Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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10/11/2016

Ruzicka          

That the Deputy Lord Mayor be co-opted to the committee.

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

Ruzicka          

That the minutes of the Open Portion of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, 13 October 2016, be confirmed as an accurate record.

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

The minutes were signed.

6.1      Bushfire Management

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Fire & Biodiversity, Group Manager Open Space and Director Parks and City Amenity of 4 November 2016, be adopted, amended by the addition of the following Clause 6:

“6.     An appropriate joint media release be issued by the Lord Mayor together with the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee at the appropriate time.”

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:  1.     The progress in implementing the Bushfire Management Strategy 2014 be noted and a formal review of the Strategy be undertaken in the 2018 calendar year.

2.    The completed 2015/2016, planned 2016/2017 and rolling 3-year (2016/2017 – 2018/2019) bushfire hazard reduction programs, be noted.

3.    Upon release of the new State Government Guideline for design and construction of firebreaks, a number of trial demonstration fire breaks, utilising the guidelines, be constructed to enable an assessment of their suitability to be undertaken.

(i)    The General Manager be delegated authority to approve the selection and construction of trial demonstration firebreaks utilising the new guidelines within the City’s bushland reserve system.

4.    Consideration associated with the review of the draft bushfire management plans for Knocklofty, McRobies, Ridgeway and Waterworks Reserves be deferred until the Council determines its position on the adoption of the State Government Fire Break Guidelines.

5.    Hazard reduction burning and the fire trail enhancement program and maintenance activities, in accordance with the preliminary draft bushfire management plans, be progressed.

6.    An appropriate joint media release be issued by the Lord Mayor together with the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee at the appropriate time.

Ruzicka

That supplementary item 6.6 be taken.

MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

6.2      Street Trees - York Street (Near the Corner of Grace Street), Sandy Bay - Response to Petition

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Parks and Recreation and Director Parks and City Amenity of 4 November 2016, be adopted, amended by the substitution of Clauses 2 and 3 with the following:

“2.     The replacement specimens be of a suitable native species, planted to match the existing landscape with the works to be undertaken as soon as practicable.

3.      The petitioners and nearby residents be advised to the Council’s decision including information on the programmed replanting.”

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council approve the removal of two Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) trees, located in the centre median at York Street (near the corner of Grace Street), Sandy Bay, due to their structural integrity and location.

2.    The replacement specimens be of a suitable native species, planted to match the existing landscape with the works to be undertaken as soon as practicable.

3.    The petitioners and nearby residents be advised to the Council’s decision including information on the programmed replanting.

6.3      Salvator Rosa Glen Creek Area, West Hobart - Dedication of Operational Land as Public Land

Ruzicka          

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Park Planner, Group Manager Open Space and Director Parks and City Amenity of 4 November 2016, be adopted, amended by the addition of the following Clause 4:

“4.     A media release be issued at the appropriate time and local residents be advised of the Council’s decision.”

              MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The City-owned land along Salvator Rosa Glen Creek, located between Salvator Road and Corby Avenue, West Hobart (Title Reference 121385/1) be dedicated as Public Land as described under Section 177A (1) of the Local Government Act 1993 and incorporated as part of Knocklofty Reserve.

2.    The track renewal and signage works be programmed for 2017/2018 at an estimated cost of $38,000 to be funded from the Bushland and Reserves Asset Renewal Program.

3.    Annual maintenance costs estimated at $5,000 be considered for inclusion in the 2017/2018 Bushland and Reserves operating budget.

4.    A media release be issued at the appropriate time and local residents be advised of the Council’s decision.

6.4      Tasmanian Hockey Centre, New Town - Proposed Optus Infrastructure and Related Sub-Lease

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Recreation and Projects, Manager Parks and Recreation and Director Parks and City Amenity of 4 November 2016, be adopted.

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Landlord approval be granted for the installation of a new turret head frame and aerials on an existing light pole, located at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 1 Bell Street, New Town, marked as Attachment B to item 6.4 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 10 November 2016.

2.    Hockey Tasmania be granted approval to enter into a sub-lease with Optus for the site as outlined in the report attached to item 6.4 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 10 November 2016, on the condition that the expiry of the sub-lease is to coincide with the expiry of the head lease in 2029.

6.5      Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Redevelopment

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre and Director Parks and City Amenity of 4 November 2016, be adopted.

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Communication with the Glebe Progress Association regarding the internal refurbishment and proposed redevelopment of the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, be received and noted.

2.      The progressive redevelopment of the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Master Plan, be noted.

3.      The intent to lodge applications under any funding program that might provide opportunity to secure external funding to enable redevelopment of the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, be noted.

6.6      Tasman Highway Memorial Bridge - Release of Proposal for Stakeholder Comment

BRISCOE

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director City Planning and Director Parks and City Amenity of 8 November 2016, be adopted.

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Tasman Highway Memorial Bridge Preliminary Concept Design, marked as Attachment A to supplementary item 6.6 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 10 November 2016, be released for stakeholder consultation.

2.    A further report be provided to the Council outlining the results from the public consultation process and presenting a final concept design suitable for the lodgement of a formal planning application. 

7.1      Memorial Plaques on Council Outdoor Furniture

Procedural Motion

Ruzicka                                                                                                                      

In accordance with Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, in the absence of the Lord Mayor the motion lapsed.

8.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

SEXTON

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director Parks and City Amenity of 2 November 2016, be adopted.

                        MOTION CARRIED

                        VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

9.1      Street Tree Master Plan

RUZICKA

Question:      What is the progress of the current Street Tree Master Plan, particularly in West Hobart, with the exception of Lochner Street?

Answer:         The Director Parks and City Amenity took the question on notice.

Delegation:  Committee