Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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18/3/2019

Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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18/03/2019

The Chairman reports that she has perused the minutes of the meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting held on Monday, 4 March 2019, finds them to be a true record and recommends that they be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

Burnet

Harvey                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

The minutes were signed.

The Lord Mayor gave the following address to the Chamber:

“It is with the deepest regret that the City of Hobart expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and communities of the victims of the terrible acts of violence which occurred last Friday in Christchurch, New Zealand.

We also extend our thoughts and prayers for the recovery of those who were injured in this act of terror; and the many other people who are also directly impacted by this senseless action.

The City joins the overwhelming worldwide outpouring of grief at this terrible time.

As a community acknowledging Harmony Week, the City of Hobart also stands in solidarity and support of the continuing rights of all people to go about their lives in peace.

I ask that the Chamber acknowledge a minutes’ silence.”

The Chamber observed a minutes silence.

The Lord Mayor advised the Chamber that following the Elected Member Induction Sessions in November, the new Council were invited to attend a half-day session to develop process for progressing items of collective interest and principals for collaboration as a group.  Nine Elected Members attended the session.

The notes of the session, prepared by the Lord Mayor, were tabled at the meeting.

Burnet

Briscoe                                      

That the notes of the session, as attached, be referred to the Finance and Governance Committee for further development.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

Attachments

a    Elected Member Planning Day Notes ⇨  

The Lord Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation received from the Greek Orthodox Church and Benevolent Society of St George - Hobart in appreciation of Council’s support and contribution to the success of the Estia Greek Festival 2019.

The Lord Mayor advised the Chamber that the City of Hobart recently hosted a meeting and reception for the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors.

A communique from the meeting will be circulated to Elected Members.

Mr Murray put the following questions and was provided with the corresponding responses from the Lord Mayor.

Question (1):

On ABC Radio a week ago, you stated that you have ‘no opinion on the cable car’, and that you ‘haven’t expressed an opinion one way or the other’.  Can you please confirm that you made this statement and that you still stand by it?

Response (1):

In accordance with the procedures for public question time, questions may relate to any business of the Council and the question asked does not relate to the business of the Council but rather statements made by an individual elected member. Accordingly, the question would be better directed to the individual concerned but outside of this meeting.

Question (2):

Around 1994, the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre opposed the building of the Kuranda Skyrail.  A person named Anna Reynolds was President of this group.  In a Green Left Weekly article dated May 4 1994 specifically about opposition to Skyrail, Anna Reynolds, of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre, criticised the short-term view of the government, which aimed only at ‘having these heritage areas where they are profitable as a playground for tourists and a milking cow for developers’.  Documents show that that Anna Reynolds shares the

same signature as you, Lord Mayor.  Can you:

Confirm, yes or no, if the 1994 Cairns Anna Reynolds was you, and if you were personally active in opposing the Kuranda Skyrail?

Response (2):

In accordance with the procedures for public question time, questions may relate to any business of the Council and the question asked does not relate to the business of the Council but rather activities of an elected member before they were elected to the Council.  Accordingly, I have asked my Office to contact you to arrange a time for us to meet to discuss your question.

Question (3):

A previously unreleased version of the Wellington Park Trust Ministerial Authority was released on Tasmanian Times on 4 March under the title ‘And off the Back of a Truck comes news of drilling on kunanyi’.  An examination of the properties of this document shows the PDF was scanned on Saturday 3 March at 8:18am using the ‘Aldermansc284e’ Konica Minolta printer.  I have received unofficial confirmation that this is a Hobart City Council machine allocated for Councillor use and that machine made the scan.  The anti-cable car group Respect the Mountain claimed this document was in their possession a couple of hours later. Can you please:

•      Confirm that this machine is in fact a Hobart City Council machine and that the scan was made on that machine;

•      Provide the name of the user that made the scan;

•      Outline the policy of the Hobart City Council regarding the publication and release of Wellington Park Trust information.

Response (3):

In answering this question I advise that the so-called unreleased version of the Authority referred to in the question was not provided to the Council by the Minister of State Growth in confidence and is presently available on Council’s public website.

There is a Konica Minolta machine in the Aldermen’s offices but Council has no evidence as to who may have used it at the time nominated in the question.

The Council makes available to all elected members information provided to it by the Wellington Park Management Trust. You will need to discuss with the Trust the basis upon which information is provided to the Council.

Mr Lohberger put the following question and was provided with the corresponding response from the Lord Mayor.

Question:

Has UTAS included the HCC in a proper consultation process about the decision to abandon some or all of the academic buildings on the Sandy Bay campus? and;

Will the HCC call on UTAS to conduct a proper consultation with the community, as promised* by Vice Chancellor Professor Rufus Black in February this year?

*“ Prof Black said whichever direction the university took, it would be done in consultation with the community… ”

[“Uni will review campus options,” Jessica Howard, The Mercury , 22 February 2019, p3,

https://www.themercury.com.au/realestate/university-of-tasmania-takes-planning-commission-to-court-over-amendments-refusal/news-story/a4b3b19f8a433f926e7935d108784ce1 ]

Response:

Elected members have been invited by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Rufus Black, to view an information display at UTAS that has been made available to staff and students of UTAS.  The display gives a detailed description of the options that UTAS is considering and invites feedback.  It is understood that at this time UTAS has not formally made a decision about which option it will pursue.

With regard to your second question, the Council has at a number of meetings with the current and previous Vice Chancellor encouraged UTAS to actively consult with the community.

9.1      37/1 Collins Street, Hobart - Change of Use to Visitor Accommodation

Ref:    Open CPC 7.1.1, 12/03/2019

Application Expiry Date: 31 March 2019

Extension of Time: Not applicable

That pursuant to the Sullivans Cove Planning Scheme 1997, the Council approve the application for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 37/1 Collins Street, Hobart for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report, attached to item 7.1.1 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 12 March 2019 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 PLN­19­30 ­ 37­1 COLLINS STREET HOBART TAS 7000 ­ Final Planning Documents except where modified below.

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

PLN s1

Prior to the commencement of the approved use, whoever acts on this permit must provide to the Council a management plan for the operation of the visitor accommodation.  The management plan must be to the satisfaction of the Council's Director City Growth and must contain measures to limit, manage and mitigate unreasonable impacts upon the amenity of long term residents.  The management plan and its measures must include, but are not limited to, the following:

a)       to limit, manage, and mitigate noise generated as a result of the visitor accommodation;

b)       to limit, manage, and mitigate behavioural issues caused as a result of the visitor accommodation;

c)       to maintain the security of the building where the visitor accommodation would be located, including managing and/or limiting access to shared areas and facilities;

d)       to specify that the maximum permitted occupancy of the visitor accommodation is 5 people;

e)       to specify that guests using the visitor accommodation must not use the site’s common areas (with the exception of those that provide access to the subject unit), including the pool or gymnasium;

f)        a copy of the management agreement between the property owner and the agency managing the visitor accommodation (currently Sullivan’s Cove Apartments);

g)       details of how rubbish and recycling associated with the visitor accommodation is managed to avoid impacting the amenity of long term residents;

h)      a contact phone number providing 24 hour a day phone access to the manager of the visitor accommodation.

Once accepted by the Council, the management plan:

i)       must be circulated by the property owner to the site’s Body Corporate and all residents of Building B, 37 Collins Street;

ii)      must be implemented prior to the commencement of the approved use; and

iii)     must be maintained for as long as the visitor accommodation is in operation.

Reason for condition

To ensure that visitor accommodation does not cause an unreasonable loss of residential amenity.

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.

VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

More information on visitor accommodation, including when building approval is required, can be found here. In all cases, check with your insurance company that you have adequate cover.

Burnet

Behrakis                                              That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

9.2      241 New Town Road, New Town - Partial Demolition and Two Multiple Dwellings (One Existing, One New) -
PLN-18-465

Ref:    Open CPC 7.2.1, 12/03/2019

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for partial demolition and two multiple dwellings (one existing, one new) at 241 New Town Road, New Town for the reason that the proposal does not result in detriment to the historic cultural heritage significance of Heritage Precinct New Town 1 as listed in Table E13.2, 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 PLN-18-465 - 241 NEW TOWN ROAD NEW TOWN TAS 7008 – 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 2018/01186-HCC dated 24/07/2018 as attached to the permit. 

Reason for condition

To clarify the scope of the permit.

ENG sw1

All stormwater from the proposed development (including but not limited to: roofed areas, ag-drains, retaining wall ag-drains, and impervious surfaces such as driveways and paved areas) must be drained to the Council’s stormwater infrastructure prior to first occupation.

Reason for condition

To ensure that stormwater from the site will be discharged to a suitable Council approved outlet.

ENG sw2.1

The Council’s stormwater infrastructure adjacent to and/or within the subject site must be protected from damage during the construction of the development.

Digital copies of a pre-construction work CCTV video and associated report(s) of any Council stormwater main within two metres of the works must be submitted to Council prior to issue of any consent under the Building Act 2016.

The pre- and post-construction work CCTVs will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner fails to provide to the Council a pre-construction works CCTV video of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council infrastructure identified in the post-construction CCTV will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

Advice:  A tractor camera will be required to obtain adequately clear footage.

Reason for condition

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

ENG sw2.2

The Council’s stormwater infrastructure adjacent to and/or within the subject site must be protected from damage during the construction of the development.

Digital copies of a post-construction work CCTV video and associated report(s) of any Council stormwater main within two metres of the works must be submitted to the Council after completion of all work but prior to the issue of any Certificate of Completion.

The pre- and post-construction work CCTVs will be relied upon to establish the extent of damage caused to the Council’s infrastructure during construction. In the event that the owner fails to provide to the Council a pre-construction works CCTV video of the Council’s infrastructure, then any damage to the Council infrastructure identified in the post-construction CCTV will be deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

Advice:  A tractor camera will be required to obtain adequately clear footage.

Reason for condition

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

ENG sw4

The development must be drained to the Council’s stormwater infrastructure taking into account the limited receiving capacity of Council’s infrastructure. Any new stormwater connection(s) required must be constructed, at the owner’s expense, prior to issue of a Certificate of Completion or first occupation, whichever comes first.

Detailed design drawings showing both existing and proposed services and calculations must be submitted and approved, prior to issue of any consent under the Building Act 2016. The detailed design drawings must:

1.      Be certified by a qualified and experienced engineer.

2.      Include the location of the proposed connections and all existing connections.

3.      Clearly delineate the separation of services from the new dwelling and existing.

4.      Include the size and design of the connection(s) such that they are appropriate to safely service the development given the limited receiving capacity of Council infrastructure.

5.      Include long-sections of the proposed connection(s) clearly showing any nearby services, cover, size, material and delineation of public and private infrastructure.

6.      Clearly distinguish between public and private infrastructure.

All work required by this condition must be undertaken in accordance with the approved detailed design drawings.

Advice:

·        Once the detailed design drawings have been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

·        Once approved the applicant will still need to submit an application for a new stormwater connection with Council City Infrastructure Division. 

Reason for condition

To ensure the site is drained adequately

ENG sw8

Stormwater detention for stormwater discharges from the development must be installed prior to issue of a Certificate of Completion or first occupancy, whichever comes first.

A stormwater management report and design must be submitted and approved, prior to issue of any consent under the Building Act 2016. The stormwater management report and design must be prepared by a suitably qualified engineer and include:

1.       Detailed design and supporting calculations of the detention tank, sized such that there is no increase in flows from the developed site up to 5% AEP storm events.  All assumptions must be clearly stated.

2.       Design drawings of the detention tank showing the layout, the inlet and outlet (including long section), the overflow mechanism.

3.       Clarification of the emptying times and outlet size.

4.       A Stormwater Management Summary Plan that outlines the obligations for future property owners to stormwater management, including a maintenance plan which outlines the operational and maintenance measures to check and ensure the ongoing effective operation of all systems, such as: inspection frequency; cleanout procedures; descriptions and diagrams of how the installed systems operate; details of the life of assets and replacement requirements. 

All work required by this condition must be undertaken and maintained in accordance with the approved stormwater management report and design.

Advice:

·        Once the stormwater management report and design has been approved the Council will issue a condition endorsement (see general advice on how to obtain condition endorsement).

·        It is advised that documentation for condition endorsement is lodged well before a Building / Plumbing Permit is required, as failure to address design requirements until Building / Plumbing Permit stage may result in unexpected delays.  

Reason for condition

To ensure the development’s stormwater system takes into account limited receiving capacity of Council’s infrastructure.

ENG 3a

The parking module (parking spaces and manoeuvring area) must be designed and constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS2890.1:2004 (including the requirement for vehicle safety barriers where required), or a Council approved alternate design certified by a suitably qualified engineer to provide a safe and efficient access, and enable safe, easy and efficient use.

Advice: It is advised that designers consider the detailed design of the access and parking module prior to finalising the Finished Floor Level (FFL) of the parking spaces (especially if located within a garage incorporated into the dwelling), as failure to do so may result in difficulty complying with this condition.

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access and parking module, and compliance with the relevant Australian Standard.

ENG 4

The parking module (car parking spaces and manoeuvring area) approved by this permit must be constructed to a sealed standard (spray seal, asphalt, concrete, pavers or equivalent Council approved) and surface drained to the Council's stormwater infrastructure prior to the first occupation. 

Reason for condition

To ensure the safety of users of the access driveway and parking module, and that it does not detract from the amenity of users, adjoining occupiers or the environment by preventing dust, mud and sediment transport.

ENG 1

The cost of repair of any damage to the Council's 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's 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's 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's infrastructure and/or site-related 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, and maintained until all areas of disturbance have been stabilized or re-vegetated.

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.

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, by-laws, 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

You may need building approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016. Click here for more information. 

This is a Discretionary Planning Permit issued in accordance with section 57 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.

PLUMBING PERMIT

You may need plumbing approval in accordance with the Building Act 2016, Building Regulations 2016 and the National Construction Code. Click here for more information.

OCCUPATION OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY

You may require a permit for the occupation of the public highway for construction (e.g. placement of skip bin, crane, scissor lift etc). Click here for more information.

NEW SERVICE CONNECTION

Please contact the Hobart City Council's City Infrastructure Division to initiate the application process for your new stormwater connection. 

RIGHT OF WAY

The private right of way must not be reduced, restricted or impeded in any way, and all beneficiaries must have complete and unrestricted access at all times.

You should inform yourself as to your rights and responsibilities in respect to the private right of way particularly reducing, restricting or impeding the right during and after construction.

WORKS INVOLVING, OR IN PROXIMITY OF EXISTING DRAINS

The plans show that part of the deck at the rear of the proposed new dwelling is located within 1 metre of Council's stormwater main that runs through 241 New Town Road.

Section 73 of the Building Act 2016 requires that a person must not perform any building work over an existing drain or within one metre from the edge of an existing drain measured horizontally, unless the owner of the building obtains written consent from the general manager of the council for the municipal area where the work is performed.

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.

Burnet

EWIN                                                        That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

10.      Monthly Building Statistics - 1 February 2019 -
28 February 2019

Ref:    Open CPC 8.1, 12/03/2019

That the information be received and noted.

The Director City Growth reports:

A.      1.      During the period 1 February 2019 to 28 February 2019, 50 permits were issued to the value of $64,030,867 which included:

(i)      22 for Extensions/Alterations to Dwellings to the value of $4,192,867;

(ii)     10 New Dwellings to the value of $4,064,500; and

(iii)    4 Major Projects:

(a)     34 Davey Street, Hobart - Commercial Extension (Parliament Square) - $46,300,000;

(b)     2 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay - New Commercial Building (University of Tasmania, Base Building Only) - $4,000,000;

(c)     42 Argyle Street, Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations (New Lift), $1,600,000;

(d)     11 Franklin Wharf, Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations (Night Club), $1,500,000.

2.      During the period 1 February 2018 to 28 February 2018, 47 permits were issued to the value of $10,618,406 which included:

(i)      27 Extensions/Alterations to Dwellings to the value of $2,990,410

(ii)     14 New Dwellings to the value of $2,675,210; and

(iii)    1 Major Projects:

(a)     48 Liverpool Street (RHH), Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations (ICU Ceiling Replacement) - $1,137,560.

B.      1.      In the twelve months ending 28 February 2019, 657 permits were issued to the value of $541,936,072; and

2.      In the twelve months ending 28 February 2018, 707 permits were issued to the value of $325,255,055.

C.      A media release be issued at the appropriate time.

Burnet

Thomas                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

11.      The Taste of Tasmania Post Festival Report

Ref:    Open CCEC 10, 6/03/2019

That:   1.    The Council resolve to commit to a three-year in principle budget for The Taste of Tasmania of $1.6 million annually, contingent upon the following funding arrangement:

(i)      Direct Council investment of:

(a)     $1.1M for 2019/20;

(b)     $1M for 2020/21; and

(c)     $900,000 for 2021/22;

(ii)     $250,000 - $500,000 per annum cash grant from the Tasmanian Government;

(iii)    $80,000 per annum PW1 hire fee waiver; and

(iv)    Maximising the generation of sponsorship and commercial revenue streams over the three year period.

2.    The Council delegate to the General Manager the full operational responsibility for the delivery of The Taste of Tasmania including the setting of all fees and charges pursuant to section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993.

3.    The General Manager be authorised to finalise discussions with the State Government concerning on-going funding for The Taste of Tasmania as soon as possible.

4.    The Council to be advised of the outcome of the negotiations.

5.    At the conclusion of three years the General Manager undertake a full review of The Taste of Tasmania and report back to the Council accordingly.

6.    The proposed funding arrangement aspects be referred for the consideration of the Finance and Governance Committee.

Harvey

Sherlock                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council resolve to commit to a three-year in principle budget for The Taste of Tasmania of $1.6 million annually, contingent upon the following funding arrangement:

(i)      Direct Council investment of:

(a)     $1.1M for 2019/20;

(b)     $1M for 2020/21; and

(c)     $900,000 for 2021/22;

(ii)     $250,000 - $500,000 per annum cash grant from the Tasmanian Government;

(iii)    $80,000 per annum PW1 hire fee waiver; and

(iv)    Maximising the generation of sponsorship and commercial revenue streams over the three year period.

(v)     The Council write to the Federal Government seeking funding assistance for the event.

2.    The Council delegate to the General Manager the full operational responsibility for the delivery of The Taste of Tasmania including the setting of all fees and charges pursuant to section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993.

3.    The General Manager be authorised to finalise discussions with the State Government concerning on-going funding for The Taste of Tasmania as soon as possible.

4.    The Council to be advised of the outcome of the negotiations.

5.    At the conclusion of three years the General Manager undertake a full review of The Taste of Tasmania and report back to the Council accordingly.

Harvey

Ewin                                                                                                                              

That item 15 be taken next.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

12.      Petition Requesting Public Meeting - Residents Opposed to the Cable Car Inc

Ref:    Open FGC 6.1, 13/03/2019

That:   1.    The Council note the petition submitted by Residents Opposed to the Cable Car Inc and received by the Council on 18 February 2019, which requests the following action by the Council:

“We the electors of Hobart call on the Hobart City Council to hold a Town Hall meeting in accordance with section 57 of the Local Government Act.  We request that the Hobart City Council hold this meeting upon receipt by the Hobart City Council of a development application from the Mt Wellington Cableway Company.”

            2.    Noting that the number of signatories to the petition meet the criteria required under s 59 (2) of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council resolve to hold a public meeting on Tuesday 16 April 2019 at approximately 6.00pm at the City Hall with the cost not to exceed $8,000.

            3.    The General Manager take all necessary steps to facilitate the public meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and also in regard to logistics including final confirmation of the start time.

            4.    In resolving to conduct the public meeting, the Council note its statutory obligations as the local government planning authority.

            5.    The petitioner, Residents Opposed to the Cable Car Inc be advised of the Council’s decision.   

ZUCCO
thomas                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Briscoe

Sherlock                                                                                                                  

That the General Manager be authorised to access appropriate visual projection equipment within an additional budget of $1,000.

AMENDMENT LOST

VOTING RECORD

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

13.      Petition Requesting Public Meeting - Hobart Not Highrise

Ref:    Open FGC 6.2, 13/03/2019

That:   1.    The Council note the petition submitted by Hobart Not Highrise and received by the Council on 4 February 2019, which requests the following action by the Council:

                   “Under section 59 of the Tasmanian Local Government Act, I request Hobart City Council to hold a public meeting about the issues in this petition, as the first step for residents to vote on these issues in an elector poll (under section 60c of the Act) The issues are:

I call on the Hobart City Council to:

1.      Introduce absolute maximum building heights;

2.      Protect Hobart’s heritage buildings, and

3.      Protect Hobart’s view-lines;

all as per the City of Hobart’s professional planning officers’ recommendations to the Planning Committee on the 10th December 2018.

These recommendations were not debated at this Planning Committee meeting, nor at the Council meeting the following week.”

2.    Noting that the number of signatories to the petition meet the criteria required under s 59 (2) of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council resolve to hold a public meeting on Tuesday 16 April 2019 at approximately 6.00pm at the City Hall with the cost not to exceed $8,000.

3.    The General Manager take all necessary steps to facilitate the public meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and also in regard to logistics including final confirmation of the start time.

4.    In resolving to conduct the public meeting, the Council note its statutory obligations as the local government planning authority.

5.    The petitioner, Hobart Not Highrise be advised of the Council’s decision.

Zucco

SHERLOCK                                                      That the recommendation be adopted.

Procedural Motion

Sherlock                                                                 That the motion be now put.

The Chairman did not accept the procedural motion as all elected members had not had an opportunity to speak.  

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

14.      Revised City of Hobart Code for Tenders and Contracts

Ref:    Open FGC 6.3, 13/03/2019

That the matter be withdrawn from the agenda.

Zucco

Sexton                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

15.      The Taste of Tasmania Post Festival Report

Ref:    Open FGC 6.4, 13/03/2019

The General Manager reports:

“That the Finance and Governance Committee concurs with Part 1 of the Community, Culture and Events Committee recommendation of 6 March 2019, as amended by the addition of sub-clauses (v) and (vi) to Part 1.”

That:   1.    The Council resolve to commit to a three-year in principle budget for The Taste of Tasmania of $1.6 million annually, contingent upon the following funding arrangement:

(i)      Direct Council investment of:

(a)     $1.1M for 2019/20;

(b)     $1M for 2020/21; and

(c)     $900,000 for 2021/22;

(ii)     $250,000 - $500,000 per annum cash grant from the Tasmanian Government;

(iii)    $80,000 per annum PW1 hire fee waiver; and

(iv)    Maximising the generation of sponsorship and commercial revenue streams over the three year period.

(v)     An expression of interest process for the delivery of the Taste of Tasmania be undertaken at the appropriate time.

(vi)    The Council write to the Federal Government seeking funding assistance for the event.

2.    The Council delegate to the General Manager the full operational responsibility for the delivery of The Taste of Tasmania including the setting of all fees and charges pursuant to section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993.

3.    The General Manager be authorised to finalise discussions with the State Government concerning on-going funding for The Taste of Tasmania as soon as possible.

4.    The Council to be advised of the outcome of the negotiations.

5.    At the conclusion of three years the General Manager undertake a full review of The Taste of Tasmania and report back to the Council accordingly.

6.    The proposed funding arrangement aspects be referred for the consideration of the Finance and Governance Committee.

Zucco

Sexton                                                 

That clause 1 (v) and 1 (vi) be adopted and included with the Council resolution in respect to item 11 of the agenda.

Amendment

Thomas

Burnet                                                                                                                       

That clause 1 (v) be deleted.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That clause 1 (vi) be adopted and included with the Council resolution in respect to item 11 of the agenda.

16.      kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Organ Pipes - National Heritage Listing and Wellington Park - Extension of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Ref:    Open PRC 6.1, 7/03/2019

That:  1.     Further investigations and assessments be undertaken to determine if nationally-significant heritage values (in accordance with the National Heritage Criteria as established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Regulations) exist to potentially support the Council’s future nomination of the eastern face of kunanyi / Mount Wellington (including but not limited to the Organ Pipes area) onto the National Heritage Listing.

(i)      Funding of the investigation and assessment costs, in the order of $100,000, be considered in the development of the Council’s 2019/2020 annual plan (budget).

2.    The Council not proceed to undertake the necessary further investigations and assessments required to support a move to extend the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area to include Wellington Park.

Briscoe

Ewin                                                        That the recommendation be adopted.

Procedural Motion

Sexton

Thomas                                                                                                                       

That the matter be deferred to allow an opportunity to discuss with the State Government its level of support for the proposed listing of the eastern face of  kunanyi / Mount Wellington onto the National Heritage Register.

PROCEDURAL MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That the matter be deferred to allow an opportunity to discuss with the State Government its level of support for the proposed listing of the eastern face of  kunanyi / Mount Wellington onto the National Heritage Register.

17.      Girrabong Park, Lenah Valley - Redevelopment Potential

Ref:    Open PRC 6.2, 7/03/2019

That:   1.    The report on the potential upgrading of the Girrabong Road Park upgrading be received and noted.

2.    Consideration be given to the allocation of funding of $250,000 in the City’s 10 year Capital Works Program to enable the planning for the upgrade to be progressed, subject to the Council’s future consideration of the:

(i)      Outcome of consultation undertaken in relation to the City’s draft Dog Management Strategy.

(ii)     Outcome of consultation undertaken in respect to the Park, as detailed in clause 3 below.

3.    A detailed community engagement program be undertaken to:

(i)      Determine the community’s satisfaction with the proposed redevelopment of the Girrabong Road Park to accommodate both a children’s playground and a separated dog exercise area, and to

(ii)     Seek feedback on the concept plans developed.

4.    With funding available and the community engagement process complete and subject to the Council approval in clause 2, works associated with the redevelopment of the Park be undertaken accordingly.

Briscoe

Thomas                                                           That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

18.      Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over Brooker Avenue - Proposed Name 'Rose Garden Bridge'

Ref:    Open PRC 6.3, 7/03/2019

That:   1.    The Council endorse the assignment of the name ‘Rose Garden Bridge’ to the City’s new bicycle and pedestrian bridge across Brooker Avenue, located between Bathurst Street and the University Rose Gardens on the Queens Domain.

2.    Pursuant to the Survey Co-ordination Act 1944, the Council recommend to the Nomenclature Board of Tasmania the name ‘Rose Garden Bridge’ be assigned to the new bridge.

Briscoe

Ewin                                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

Procedural Motion

Burnet

Thomas                                                                                                                       

That the matter be deferred pending further consideration of appropriate public consultation for an alternative name.

PROCEDURAL MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That the matter be deferred pending further consideration of appropriate public consultation for an alternative name.

19.      Annual Maintenance Grants - Leased Facilities - Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Domain Tennis Centre, Hobart Netball and Sports Centre

Ref:    Open PRC 6.5, 7/03/2019

That:   1.    An annual grant of $69,883 (exc GST) be provided to Hockey Tasmania for a period of three (3) years to assist with the maintenance of the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.

            2.    An annual grant of $44,544 (exc GST) be provided to the Domain Tennis Centre Inc for a period of three (3) years to assist with the maintenance of the Domain Tennis Centre.

            3.    An annual grant of $31,962 (exc GST) be provided to the Southern Tasmanian Netball Association for a period of three (3) years to assist with the maintenance of the Hobart Netball and Sports Centre.

            4.    Each grant provided to commence in the current (2018/2019) financial year.

            5.    The Clubs’ formal annual grant request submission is to outline the proposed use of the City’s annual maintenance grant, with an annual grant acquittal to be received and assessed prior to the City’s consideration of the subsequent year grant submission.

            6.    An increase to subsequent year grant funding be linked to the rate of Hobart CPI.

            7.    Should the grants be approved, the value of each grant be recorded in the City’s Annual Report in accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’.

Briscoe

Sexton                                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

Amendment

Harvey

Ewin                                                                                                                              

The leases be amended to include an advice clause that all lessees should adherence to the City’s Waste Management Strategy.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    An annual grant of $69,883 (exc GST) be provided to Hockey Tasmania for a period of three (3) years to assist with the maintenance of the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.

            2.    An annual grant of $44,544 (exc GST) be provided to the Domain Tennis Centre Inc for a period of three (3) years to assist with the maintenance of the Domain Tennis Centre.

            3.    An annual grant of $31,962 (exc GST) be provided to the Southern Tasmanian Netball Association for a period of three (3) years to assist with the maintenance of the Hobart Netball and Sports Centre.

            4.    Each grant provided to commence in the current (2018/2019) financial year.

            5.    The Clubs’ formal annual grant request submission is to outline the proposed use of the City’s annual maintenance grant, with an annual grant acquittal to be received and assessed prior to the City’s consideration of the subsequent year grant submission.

            6.    An increase to subsequent year grant funding be linked to the rate of Hobart CPI.

            7.    Should the grants be approved, the value of each grant be recorded in the City’s Annual Report in accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’.

            8.    The leases be amended to include an advice clause that all lessees              should adherence to the City’s Waste Management Strategy.