That:   1.    An internal working group be established to review the parking needs and availability in North Hobart in the context of the Transport Strategy.

(i)    The internal work group include appropriate officers and Aldermen Zucco, Ruzicka, Burnet and Thomas and any other Aldermanic nominations.

2.    The Council approve the following to be included in the review:

·           The review of on-street parking time limits in Elizabeth Street and streets adjoining the restaurant strip;

·           The possible installation of parking meters and in ground sensors in Elizabeth Street between Warwick and Federal Streets; and

·           The introduction of evening and weekend parking Officer patrols.

3.    Within 6 months, and following consultation with the wider community and the North Hobart Traders Group, the Internal working group report back to the Council with the findings of the review, including a list of suggested actions to improve the parking availability and a copy of this report.

4.    The list of actions include income and expenditure estimates and timeframes for implementation.

5.    The Committee’s resolution be published in the Open portion of the meeting minutes, with the elements of the Report that are not confidential in nature, being made publicly available.