AGENDA

OPEN PORTION OF THE Council Meeting

Monday, 5 June 2017

AT 5.00 pm


 


 

Agenda (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

1.        Confirmation of Minutes. 4

2.        Transfer of Agenda Items. 4

3.        Communication from the Chairman. 4

4.        Notification of Council WorKshops. 4

5.        Public Question Time. 4

6.        Petitions. 4

7.        Consideration of Supplementary Items. 4

8.        Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts Of Interest. 4

Reports of Committees. 4

City Planning Committee

9.        Council Acting as Planning Authority. 4

9.1     15 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay - Adjacent area of River Derwent - Partial Demolition, Boat Ramp Pontoon, Refuelling Pontoon and Fuel Storage Tank and Dispensing Facility. 4

9.2     45 Hampden Road, Battery Point - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Extension to Eating Establishment Seating and Operating Hours. 4

9.3     Elizabeth Street, Hobart - Signage. 4

9.4     145-167 Liverpool Street and 104-110 Murray Street Hobart – ETA-17-21 Request for Extension of Time to Permit PLN-15-00414-01. 4

9.5     104-110 Murray Street Hobart ETA-17-20 - Request for Extension of Time to Permit PLN-15-00415-01. 4

10       State Planning Provisions - Heritage Issues. 4

Motions of which notice has been given

11       Installation of Formal Pedestrian-Priority Crossings. 4

12       Review of the Council's Significant Tree Register 4

City Infrastructure Committee

13       Development of a Parklet Policy  Response to Notice of Motion. 4

Economic Development & Communications Committee

14       Annual Funding Submission for Business Events Tasmania. 4

15       Yaizu 40th Anniversary Delegation - Community Involvement 4

16       Christmas Decorations Program.. 4

17       New Business Marketing Grants Program.. 4

Governance Committee

18       City of Hobart Employee Travel Plan. 4

19       Online Petitions. 4

20       State Government Election Lobbying Topics. 4

21       Review of By Laws. 4

Special Report – General Manager

22       City of Hobart - 2017/2018 Fees and Charges. 4

23.     Closed Portion Of The Meeting.. 4

 


 

Agenda (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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A meeting of the Open Portion of the Council will be held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall on Monday, 5 June 2017 at 5.00 pm.

 

N D Heath

General Manager

ALDERMEN:

Lord Mayor S L Hickey

Deputy Lord Mayor R G Christie

Alderman M Zucco

Alderman J R Briscoe

Alderman E R Ruzicka

Alderman P T Sexton

Alderman H C Burnet

Alderman P S Cocker

Alderman D C Thomas

Alderman A M Reynolds

Alderman T M Denison

Alderman W F Harvey

APOLOGIES: Nil.

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Alderman H C Burnet

Alderman P T Sexton

Alderman W F Harvey

 

 

1.       Confirmation of Minutes

 

The Chairman reports that she has perused the minutes of the meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting held on Monday, 22 May 2017, finds them to be a true record and recommends that they be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

 

 

2.       Transfer of Agenda Items

 

Are there any items, which the meeting believes, should be transferred from this agenda to the closed agenda or from the closed agenda to the open agenda, in accordance with the procedures allowed under Section 15 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015?

 

3.       Communication from the Chairman

 

 

 

4.       Notification of Council WorKshops

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the General Manager reports that no Council workshops have been conducted since the last ordinary meeting of the Council.

 

5.       Public Question Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.       Petitions

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.       Consideration of Supplementary Items

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

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Council resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the General Manager in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

 

 

 

 

 

8.       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.


 

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Reports of Committees

 

City Planning Committee

 

9.       Council Acting as Planning Authority

 

In accordance with the provisions of Part 2 Regulation 25 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the intention of the Council to act as a planning authority pursuant to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 is to be noted.

 

In accordance with Regulation 25, the Council will act as a planning authority in respect to those matters appearing under this heading on the agenda, inclusive of any supplementary items.

 

The Council is reminded that in order to comply with Regulation 25(2), the General Manager is to ensure that the reasons for a decision by a Council or Council Committee acting as a planning authority are recorded in the minutes.

 

9.1      15 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay - Adjacent area of River Derwent - Partial Demolition, Boat Ramp Pontoon, Refuelling Pontoon and Fuel Storage Tank and Dispensing Facility

            PLN - 16-1184 - File Ref: F17/51831

Ref:    Open CP 7.1.1, 29/05/2017

Application Expiry Date: 28 June 2017

Extension of Time: Not applicable

 

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for Partial Demolition, Boat Ramp Pontoon, Refuelling Pontoon and Fuel Storage Tank and Dispensing Facility at 15 Marieville Esplanade and Adjacent Area of River Derwent, Sandy Bay for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

 

GEN

 

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN­16­1184 ­ 15 MARIEVILLE ESPLANADE SANDY BAY TAS 7005 except where modified below.

 

Reason for condition

 

To clarify the scope of the permit.

 

 

 

 

ENG 12

 

A construction waste management plan must be implemented throughout construction.

 

A construction waste management plan must be submitted and approved, prior to commencement of work on the site. The construction waste management plan must include:

 

·          Provisions for the handling, transport and disposal of demolition material, including any contaminated waste and recycling opportunities, to satisfy the above requirement.

 

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved construction waste management plan.

 

Advice: Once the construction waste management plan has been approved, the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

 

It is recommended that the developer liaise with the Council’s Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit regarding reducing, reusing and recycling materials associated with demolition on the site to minimise solid waste being directed to landfill. Further information can also be found on the Council’s website.

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure that solid waste management from the site meets the Council’s requirements and standards.

 

ENG 1

 

The cost of repair of any damage to the Council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must be met by the owners within 30 days of the completion of the development or as otherwise determined by the Council.

 

A photographic record of the Council infrastructure adjacent to the subject site must be provided to the Council prior to any commencement of works.

 

A photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure (e.g. existing property service connection points, roads, buildings, stormwater, footpaths, driveway crossovers and nature strips, including if any, pre existing damage) will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner/developer fails

to provide to the Council a photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council infrastructure found on completion of works will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure that any of the Council infrastructure and/or site­related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

 

ENV 2

 

Demolition and construction environmental management measures, in accordance with an approved Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan (D&CEMP) must be implemented.

 

A D&CEMP must be submitted and approved, prior to the issue of any building consent or commencement of work (if no building consent is required). The D&CEMP must identify potential impacts upon natural values as a result of the development during demolition and construction works and include management measures where necessary to minimise potential impacts including:

 

·          disturbance of the river bed during demolition of the existing jetty;

 

·          sediment transfer into waterways from the construction of new fuel lines and fuel tank;

 

·          disturbance of noise sensitive fauna during piling activities; and

 

·          leaks and spills of fuels, wastes and other pollutants into waterways (including from construction equipment and machinery).

 

The D&CEMP must demonstrate compliance with any relevant recommendations of the Wetlands and Waterways Works Manual (DPIWE, 2003) and Tasmania Coastal Works Manual (DPIPWE, 2010).

 

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved D&CEMP.

 

Advice: Once the D&CEMP has been approved, the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure the development meets the provisions of the Inundation Prone Areas Code of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

ENV s1

 

The development must be designed, installed and operated in accordance with Australian Standard AS­1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure the development complies with the Waterway and Coastal Protection Code of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

 

ENV s2

 

The development must be designed and used in accordance with The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Fuel Facilities ­ Refueling Procedures and Guidelines (September, 2016) or an alternative document specifying refueling requirements and procedures approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure the development complies with the Waterway and Coastal Protection Code of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

 

ENVHE 1

 

Recommendations in the report 'Environmental Site Assessment, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, 15 Maryville Esplanade Sandy Bay, February 2017' and the associated 'Contamination Management Plan, Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, February 2017' prepared by Geo­Environmental Solutions P/L, 86 Queen St, Sandy Bay, must be implemented.

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure that the risk to future occupants of the building remain low and acceptable.

 

ADVICE

 

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, by­laws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

 

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

 

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

 

As a condition endorsement is required by a planning condition above, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition, via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council's online e­service portal.

 

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition(s) has been endorsed (satisfied). Detailed instructions can be found here.

 

BUILDING PERMIT

 

Building permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

 

TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS

 

Temporary parking permits for construction vehicles i.e. residential or meter parking/loading zones. Click here for more information.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

 

Please note that under section 32 of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 a person responsible for the activity must notify the relevant council, as soon as reasonably practicable but not later than 24 hours, after becoming aware of the release of a pollutant occurring as the result of any incident in relation to that

activity, including an emergency, accident or malfunction, if this release causes or may cause an environmental nuisance.

 

NOISE REGULATIONS

 

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL

 

Click here for information regarding waste disposal.

 

FEES AND CHARGES

 

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

 

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

 

Click here for dial before you dig information.

 

CONSULTATION WITH THE DERWENT SAILING SQUADRON

It is recommended that the Applicant consult with the Derwent Sailing Squadron in relation to the southern floating pontoon..

 

 

9.2      45 Hampden Road, Battery Point - Partial Demolition, Alterations and Extension to Eating Establishment Seating and Operating Hours

            pln-17-183 - File Ref: F17/52087

Ref:    Open CP 7.1.2, 29/05/2017

Application Expiry Date: 16 June 2017

Extension of Time: Not applicable

 

PART A

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for a partial demolition, alterations, and extension to eating establishment seating and operating hours at 45 Hampden Road, Battery Point for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

 

GEN

 

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN­17­183 ­ 45 HAMPDEN ROAD BATTERY POINT TAS 7004 ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

 

Reason for condition

 

To clarify the scope of the permit.

 

TW

 

The use and/or development must comply with the requirements of TasWater as detailed in the form Submission to Planning Authority Notice, Reference No. TWDA 2017/00376­HCC dated 4/4/2017 as attached to the permit.

 

Reason for condition

 

To clarify the scope of the permit.

 

THC

 

The use and/or development must comply with the requirements of the Tasmanian Heritage Council as detailed in the Notice of Heritage Decision, THC Application No. 5260 dated 11th May 2017, as attached to the permit.

 

Reason for condition

 

To clarify the scope of the permit.

 

 

 

PLN 13

 

Waste storage areas must be located within an enclosed and roofed building in an area that is at least 3m from the northern boundary with 38 South Street.

 

A plan complying with this condition must be submitted and approved prior to the issue of any building consent or the commencement of work (if no building consent is required).

 

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved plan.

 

Advice: Once the waste storage area plan has been approved, the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

 

The area which was to be used for outdoor waste storage ('Ex. Bin Area') is not approved to be used for outdoor dining.

 

Reason for condition

 

To minimise the risk of environmental harm

 

PLN s1

 

The hours of operation of the open rear courtyard must not exceed the following: 

·      7:00am to 9:00pm Monday to Saturday.

 

·      8:00am to 9:00pm Sunday and public holidays.


Reason for condition

To ensure the hours of operation do not have an unreasonable impact upon the residential amenity through noise or other emissions that are unreasonable in their timing, duration or extent.

 

 

PLN s2

 

External lighting must comply with the following:

 

·     Be turned off between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, except for security lighting; and

 

·     Security lighting must be baffled to ensure it does not cause emission of light into adjoining private land.

 

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure external lighting must not adversely affect existing or future residential amenity in the vicinity.

 

ENG 1

 

The cost of repair of any damage to the Council infrastructure resulting from the implementation of this permit, must be met by the owners within 30 days of the completion of the development or as otherwise determined by the Council.

 

A photographic record of the Council infrastructure adjacent to the subject site must be provided to the Council prior to any commencement of works.

 

A photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure (e.g. existing property service connection points, roads, buildings, stormwater, footpaths, driveway crossovers and nature strips, including if any, pre existing damage) will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner/developer fails to provide to the Council a photographic record of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council infrastructure found on completion of works will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure that any of the Council infrastructure and/or site­related service connections affected by the proposal will be altered and/or reinstated at the owner’s full cost.

 

ENV 1

 

Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to prevent sediment from leaving the site must be installed prior to any disturbance of the site. Sediment controls must be maintained until all areas of disturbance have been stabilized or re­vegetated.

 

Advice: For further guidance in preparing a Soil and Water Management Plan – in accordance with Fact sheet 3 Derwent Estuary Program click here.

 

Reason for condition

 

To avoid the sedimentation of roads, drains, natural watercourses, Council land that could be caused by erosion and runoff from the development, and to comply with relevant State legislation.

 

ENV s1

 

Music and recorded sound must not be played in the outdoor dining area between 6:00pm and 9:00am.

Reason for condition

To minimise the risk of environmental harm.

 

ENV s2

 

A solid wall with a minimum height of 2m must be constructed between the outdoor dining area and 38 South Street, from the lot boundary with South Street to the buildings on the site, prior to commencement of the use.

Prior to the issue of any building consent
or the commencement of work (if no building consent is required), the following documentation must be submitted and approved:

 

·        Drawings complying with this condition and including the wall's materials;

·        Certification from a suitably qualified person that the wall’s design and materials will minimise the risk of noise emissions measured at the northern boundary of the site resulting in environmental harm.

 

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved plans. 

Advice: Once the design of the wall has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

Reason for condition 

To minimise the risk of environmental harm

 

ENV s3

 

Noise emissions from the site must not exceed 5dB(A) (LA90) above the background level immediately adjacent the western and southern boundaries after 6:00pm as measured in accordance with the Tasmanian Noise Measurement Procedures Manual (DEPHA, 2008).

 

Reason for condition

 

To minimise the risk of environmental harm

 

 

ENV s4

 

A noise report from a suitably qualified person, specifying the LA90 background noise level in dB(A) immediately adjacent the western and southern boundaries between the hours of 6:00pm and 9:00pm weekdays, must be submitted and approved prior to the issue of any building consent or the commencement of work (if no building consent is required). Measurement of noise levels must be in accordance with the methods in the Tasmanian Noise Measurement Procedures Manual (DEPHA, 2008).

 

Reason for condition

 

To ensure compliance with permit conditions can be enforced to minimise the risk of environmental harm.

 

ADVICE

 

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, by­laws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

 

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

 

CONDITION ENDORSEMENT

 

If a condition endorsement is required by a planning condition above, you will need to submit the relevant documentation to satisfy the condition, via the Condition Endorsement Submission on Council's online e­service portal.

 

Once approved, the Council will respond to you via email that the condition(s) has been endorsed (satisfied). Detailed instructions can be found here.

 

BUILDING PERMIT

 

Building permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

 

PLUMBING PERMIT

 

Plumbing permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations

2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH

 

Approved/endorsed plans for a food business fit out, in accordance with the National Construction Code ­ Building Code of Australia including Tas Part H102 for food premises which must have regard to the FSANZ Food Safety Standards. Click here for more information.

 

FOOD BUSINESS REGISTRATION

 

Food business registration in accordance with the Food Act 2003. Click here for more information.

 

NOISE REGULATIONS

 

Click here for information with respect to noise nuisances in residential areas.

 

FEES AND CHARGES

 

Click here for information on the Council's fees and charges.

 

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG

 

Click here for dial before you dig information.

 

CONSULTATION WITH NEIGHBOUR

It is recommended that the business operators initiate and maintain dialogue with the adjacent neighbour at 38 South Street and provide a contact phone number for that neighbour to enable any matters related to noise to be managed and resolved as quickly as possible.

 

PART B

 

A further report in relation to any issues relating to compliance with the permit conditions be submitted to the Council after twelve months of operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.3      Elizabeth Street, Hobart - Signage

            PLN-17-276 - File Ref: F17/52520

Ref:    Open CP 7.1.3, 29/05/2017

Application Expiry Date: 6 June 2017

Extension of Time: Not applicable

 

Pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for signage at Elizabeth Street Mall, Hobart for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report and a permit containing the following conditions be issued:

 

 

GEN

 

 

The use and/or development must be substantially in accordance with the documents and drawings that comprise PLN­17­276 ELIZABETH MALL ELIZABETH STREET HOBART TAS 7000 ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

 

 

Reason for condition

 

 

To clarify the scope of the permit.

 

 

ADVICE

 

 

The following advice is provided to you to assist in the implementation of the planning permit that has been issued subject to the conditions above. The advice is not exhaustive and you must inform yourself of any other legislation, by­laws, regulations, codes or standards that will apply to your development under which you may need to obtain an approval. Visit the Council's website for further information.

 

 

Prior to any commencement of work on the site or commencement of use the following additional permits/approval may be required from the Hobart City Council.

 

 

BUILDING PERMIT

 

 

Building permit in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information.

.

 

 

 

 

 

9.4      145-167 Liverpool Street and 104-110 Murray Street Hobart – ETA-17-21 Request for Extension of Time to Permit PLN-15-00414-01

            File Ref: F17/51602

Ref:    Open CP 7.1.4, 29/05/2017

 

That the Council refuse the extension of time request, lodged under Section 53(5)(b) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (under ETA-17-21) in respect of PLN-15-00414-01.

 

 

 

9.5      104-110 Murray Street Hobart ETA-17-20 - Request for Extension of Time to Permit PLN-15-00415-01

            File Ref: F17/50748

Ref:    Open CP 7.1.5, 29/05/2017

 

That: the Council refuse the extension of time request, lodged under Section 53(5)(b) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 (under ETA-17-20) in respect of PLN-15-00415-01.

 

 


 

 

10.      State Planning Provisions - Heritage Issues

            File Ref: F17/50282; 32-13-7

Ref:    Open CP 8.2, 29/05/2017

 

That   1.     The Lord Mayor write to the Minister for Planning and Local Government drawing attention to the inadequacy of Tasmanian Heritage Council consideration of local heritage values as evidenced in recent RMPAT decisions, and seek amendment to the Local Historic Heritage Code to ensure that there is ongoing consideration by local government of local heritage values of places listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register or alternatively amend the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995 to require the Heritage Council to assess development against the standards in the Local Heritage Code.

(i)      A copy of the correspondence forwarded to the Minister for Planning and Local Government be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council Board for information.

(ii)     The Council then seek support from the Tasmanian Heritage Council in relation to the concerns raised.

2.    The Council invite the Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council to meet with the City Planning Committee to discuss the concerns raised by the Council and how both organisations can work together to better protect and promote the heritage values of the city.

3.    The Lord Mayor release an appropriate opinion piece to the media to inform the public at the appropriate time.

 

 


 

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Motions of which notice has been given

 

IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION 16(5) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MEETING PROCEDURES) REGULATIONS 2015

 

11.      Installation of Formal Pedestrian-Priority Crossings

            File Ref: F17/50511

Ref:    Open CI 7.1, 24/05/2017

Alderman Reynolds

Motion

Council requests a report to identify the city-wide opportunities for the installation of formal pedestrian-priority crossings, to improve both the safety and 'walkability' of our streets, drawing the most recent Austroads Best Practice Guides for pedestrian infrastructure, Australian Road Research Board research and advice from pedestrian organisations.

 

Rationale:

 

There have been a number of recent examples of community campaigns for the installation of pedestrian crossings in neighbourhood shopping streets and around schools in Hobart. 

 

For example in March a number of West Hobart schools conducted a pedestrian count and advocated for formal pedestrian crossings to be included in designs for Hill Street upgrades. In April the South Hobart community collected 400+ signatures in a week calling for a formal pedestrian crossing in Macquarie Street in response to Council designs which had overlooked this community priority.

 

There is a strong community demand for more pedestrian crossings, and in response to this we need to undertake a more strategic city-wide review of the opportunities for the provision of formal zebra and wombat crossings that provide a legal right of way for pedestrians in key locations.

 

Decisions about the installation of pedestrian crossings were delegated to local governments in Tasmania in 2015.

 

In November 2016 Council received advice from Tasmania’s Commissioner for Transport to provide clarity on the guidelines we should use when installing zebra crossings.  The advice from the Commissioner indicates that there is a new more accommodating attitude to pedestrian infrastructure by the state government and they support the use of Victoria’s guidelines on the installation of zebra crossings. 

 

These Victorian guidelines (or warrants) indicate that zebra crossings are suitable in one lane each way streets that have a speed limit of 50km/h, vehicle volumes of more than 200 per hour and at least 20 pedestrian movements per hour.

 

Many Councils around Australia are now also installing slightly raised zebra crossings (known as wombat crossings).  These crossings help to reduce vehicle speeds and makes the crossing point level with the footpath.  These raised crossings are particularly helpful in areas with a lot of elderly pedestrians as it reduces trips and falls and improves safety.

 

In 2016 the Australian Road Research Board reported on a review of international literature and a before/after evaluation of 14 wombat crossings on higher traffic volume roads across Victoria identified a 45% reduction in vehicle-pedestrian crashes at these locations.

 

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 relates to improving the safety of pedestrian movements within the City.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 12.   Review of the Council's Significant Tree Register

            File Ref: F17/45230

Ref:    Open PR 7.1, 11/05/2017

Alderman Reynolds

Motion

Council requests that a report be prepared to:

Review the Council's Significant Tree Register and provide advice on:

·      whether the current register should be updated via a new nomination process

·      whether the assessment criteria for nominations for significant trees should be broadened

·      whether the nomination process should be updated to reflect best practise for similar exceptional / significant tree policies nationally.

·      The impact of the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme and the Statewide Planning system on the Council's significant tree register and whether trees on the register on private land are protected or not. 

·      Any actions Council may need to consider to protect Council's significant trees under the new statewide planning system.

·      Whether Council should also consider the introduction of a Tree Management Policy, modelled on the policies of many Councils nationally that protect trees over a certain size or of a certain species on private property.

·      The report consider options or barriers for Council if it wanted to introduce a broader Tree Management Policy in the context of the Statewide Planning System.

 

Rationale:

 

There have been a number of recent high profile examples of trees being removed and community concern that the tree should have been listed on and protected by Hobart's Register of Significant Trees. These cases have included trees near the Cenotaph, a large Blue Gum on Defence Land in Davey Street and a historically significant Pine Tree.

 

Hobart's register of Significant Trees is based on a nomination process that was run in 2010. There may be value in opening the register to nominations again or having a permanent portal for nominations to be received at any time, as many Councils have, such as the City of Melbourne, exceptional tree register - see http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/parks-open-spaces/tree-protection-management/pages/exceptional-tree-register.aspx

 

It is also important to review how effective the current significant tree register and provisions will be in the context of the new planning scheme and statewide planning system, as well as consider options available to Council to ensure adequate protection for significant trees. It may be timely to review whether the assessment criteria we use for assessing our significant trees matches similar exceptional tree policies nationally.

 

Recent correspondence from the Lord Mayor to Mount Nelson residents concerned about the recent removal of significant trees in that area, suggested that the register and current system does not provide protection for listed trees in private gardens.

 

Many Councils around Australia have a suite of tree policies that includes - street tree strategies, significant tree registers and tree protection and management laws.

 

A large number of Councils have local laws to protect trees on private land over a certain size, with large canopies or trunk diameter. These policies are designed to promote the good management of vegetation and the protection of biodiversity in cities. Some examples of these policies include:

  

- Hills Shire

http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Services/Environmental-Management/Trees/Trees-on-Private-Land

 

- Boroondara Shire - Tree Protection local law

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/trees/tree-works-permits

 

- Frankston Shire - Local Law

http://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Environment_and_Waste/Environment/Trees/Local_Laws_for_Trees

 

- Gosford

http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/building-and-development/general-information/trees-on-private-property

 

- Ballarat

http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/sh/trees-and-native-vegetation.aspx

 

- Penrith

https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Documents/Waste.../Tree-Preservation-Factsheet/

 

- City of Sydney Tree Management Policy

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/132248/Tree-Management-Policy.pdf.

 

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 relates to a document which is administered by the Council.”

 

  


 

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City Infrastructure Committee

 

13.      Development of a Parklet Policy - Response to Notice of Motion

            File Ref: F17/32283; S35001-01-03

Ref:    Open CI 6.3, 24/05/2017

 

That:  1.     The Council approve a trial parklet be designed and installed in the vicinity of 138 Elizabeth Street, Hobart with The Stagg cafe as the hosting business, at an estimated cost of $7,500 to be funded from the Civil Maintenance budget of the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

(i)      The trial to commence on the completion of the UTAS accommodation development opposite the proposed parklet, and the restoration of the on-street parking in Elizabeth Street.

2.    Further reports be provided to the City Infrastructure Committee reviewing the trial parklet, providing a draft parklet policy and outlining how a parklet program might be incorporated into the Council’s current framework and policies relating to use of the public highway for dining and other city activation activities.

3.    Stakeholders in the area of the parklet trial site be advised of the Council’s decision.

 

 

 


 

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14.      Annual Funding Submission for Business Events Tasmania

            File Ref: F17/46067

Ref:    Special Open EDC 4.1, 1/06/2017

 

A recommendation will be submitted to the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

15.      Yaizu 40th Anniversary Delegation - Community Involvement

            File Ref: F17/47372

Ref:    Special Open EDC 4.2, 1/06/2017

 

A recommendation will be submitted to the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

16.      Christmas Decorations Program

            File Ref: F17/2006; 17/132

Ref:    Special Open EDC 4.3, 1/06/2017

 

A recommendation will be submitted to the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

17.      New Business Marketing Grants Program

            File Ref: F17/34191; 17/213

Ref:    Special Open EDC 4.4, 1/06/2017

 

A recommendation will be submitted to the meeting.

 

 

 


 

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18.      City of Hobart Employee Travel Plan

            File Ref: F17/40952

Ref:    Open GC 6.1, 30/05/2017

 

That:   1.    The Council undertake a launch of the City of Hobart Employee Travel Plan with the consultant at an approximate cost of $2000 and arrange for a suitable media release to be issued together with an opinion piece.

2.    The City of Hobart Employee Travel Plan be published on the Council’s website and include the implementation of working from home options and flexible working times as part of the Action Plan.

3.    The application of employee travel plans be discussed with major employers within the City.

 

 

 

 

 

19.      Online Petitions

            File Ref: F17/52655; 16-1-2

Ref:    Open GC 6.2, 30/05/2017

 

That:  1.     That the Council write to the Minister for Local Government seeking an amendment to s57 of the Local Government Act 1993 to cater for online petitions.

2.    The Council note that the petition relating to Dark Mofo 2017 has been sent to the Tasmanian Government in accordance with the Council decision of 22 May 2017.

 

 


 

 

 

20.      State Government Election Lobbying Topics

            File Ref: F17/51891

Ref:    Supplementary Open GC 10, 30/05/2017

 

That:  1.     The Council endorse the following issues to lobby the major parties on in the lead up to the next State Election:

The Statewide Planning Scheme

City Deal

Capital City Act

Introduction of legislation to acquire public land on kunanyi / Mount Wellington

TasWater

Transport including Derwent River Transportation

2.    The Council determine whether it has any additional issues it wishes to lobby the major parties on in the lead up to the next State Election.

 

 

 

 

 

21.      Review of By Laws

            File Ref: F17/50295

Ref:    Open GC 6.4, 30/05/2017

 

That   1.     The Council note the following draft by laws – Public Spaces; Infrastructure; Car Parks; Environmental Health; and Waste Management, provided respectively and marked as Attachments A to E to the Open Governance Committee agenda of 30 May 2017, prior to a public consultation process, noting that drafts will not be finalised until the review process is fully undertaken.

2.    The Council lobby the State Government for a review of the Urban Drainage Act 2013, in order for a number of deficiencies in the Act identified in the staff consultation process, to be addressed.

 

 


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Special Report – General Manager

 

22.      City of Hobart - 2017/2018 Fees and Charges

            File Ref: F17/55580; 17/41

Ref: Open CPC 8.1, 29/5/2017, Open CIC 6.1, 24/5/2017, Open CCEC 6.5, 10/5/2017, Open FC 6.6, 6.7, 16/5/2017, Open FC Supp. 10, 16/5/2017, Open PRC 6.1, 11/5/2017, Open Sp. EDCC 4.5, 1/6/2017

Report of the General Manager of 31 May 2017 and attachments.

Delegation:                 Council


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Memorandum: Council

 

City of Hobart - 2017/2018 Fees and Charges

 

Fees and Charges for 2017/2018 have been reviewed and the attached draft schedules have been approved by the applicable Council committee.

 

REcommendation

That the following Committee recommendations be endorsed by the Council:

 

Attachment A             City Planning Functions – Fees and Charges 2017/2018.

 

That the proposed fees and charges relating to City Planning Functions, as attached, be adopted, effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

 

 

Attachment B            City Infrastructure Functions – Fee and Charges 2017/2018.

 

Attachment C            Parks and City Amenity – Cleansing and Solid Waste and McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.

 

That the proposed fees and charges relating to City Infrastructure Functions, as attached, be adopted, effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

 

 

Attachment D            Community Development Functions – Fee and Charges 2017/2018.

 

That the proposed fees and charges relating to Community Development Functions, as attached, be adopted, effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

 

 

Attachment E            Financial Services Functions – Fees and Charges 2017/2018.

 

Attachment F             Parking Enforcement and Off-Street Parking – Fees and Charges 2017/2018.

 

Attachment G            Corporate Services Functions – Fee and Charges 2017/2018.

 

That the proposed fees and charges relating to the:

 

1.      Financial Services functions

 

2.      Parking Enforcement and Off-Street Parking functions

 

3.      Corporate Services functions

 

as attached, be adopted, effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

 

 

Attachment H            Parks and City Amenity Functions – Fees and Charges 2017/2018.

 

That the proposed fees and charges relating to Parks and City Amenity Functions, as attached, be adopted, effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

 

 

A recommendation will be submitted to the meeting.

 

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.

 

N.D Heath

General Manager

 

 

Date:                            31 May 2017

File Reference:          F17/55580; 17/41

 

 

Attachment a:             2017/2018 Fees and Charges - City Planning Functions

Attachment b:             2017/2018 Fees and Charges - City Infrastructure Functions.

Attachment c:            2017/2018 Fees and Charges - Parks and City Amenity - Cleansing and Solid Waste and McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.

Attachment d:            2017/2018 Fees and Charges - Community Development Functions.

Attachment e:             2017/2018 Fees and Charges - Financial Services

Attachment f:             2017/2018 Fees and Charges - Parking Enforcement and Off-Street Parking.

Attachment g:            2017/2018 Fees and Charges - Corporate Services.

Attachment h:            2017/2018 Fees and Charges - Parks and City Amenity.   


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23.     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          Communication from the Chairman

Item No. 3          Leave of Absence

Item No. 4          Consideration of supplementary Items to the agenda

Item No. 5          Indications of pecuniary and conflicts of interest  

Item No. 6          Proposed Land Acquisition kunanyi / Mount Wellington

LG(MP)R 15(2)(i)