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AGENDA

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

 

Open Portion

 

Thursday, 16 January 2020

 

at 5:15 pm

Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall


 

 

 

 

THE MISSION

Working together to make Hobart a better place for the community. 

THE VALUES

The Council is:

 

People

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

Teamwork

We collaborate both within the organisation and with external stakeholders drawing on skills and expertise for the benefit of our community. 

Focus and Direction

We have clear goals and plans to achieve sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the Hobart community. 

Creativity and Innovation

We embrace new approaches and continuously improve to achieve better outcomes for our community. 

Accountability

We work to high ethical and professional standards and are accountable for delivering outcomes for our community. 

 

 


 

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

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

 

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

2.        Confirmation of Minutes. 4

3.        Consideration of Supplementary Items. 4

4.        Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest. 4

5.        Transfer of Agenda Items. 5

6.        Reports. 6

6.1     Garrington Park - Installation of new Barbeque facilities. 6

6.2     Bushland track naming confirmation. 14

6.3     Tasmanian Hockey Centre - Request for extension of lease. 27

7.        Motions of which Notice has been Given. 35

7.1     Ember Attack Strategy. 35

8.        Committee Action Status Report. 37

8.1     Committee Actions - Status Report 37

9.        Questions Without Notice. 59

10.     Closed Portion Of The Meeting.. 60

 


 

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Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Thursday,
16 January 2020
at 5:15 pm in the Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Briscoe (Chairman)

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Thomas

Ewin

Sherlock

 

NON-MEMBERS

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Zucco

Sexton

Denison

Harvey

Behrakis

Dutta

Apologies:

 

 

Leave of Absence: Nil.

 

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

 

 

2.       Confirmation of Minutes

 

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, 5 December 2019, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

 

 

3.       Consideration of Supplementary Items

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

Recommendation

 

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

 

 

4.       Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

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

 

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

 

5.       Transfer of Agenda Items

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 


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6.       Reports

 

6.1    Garrington Park - Installation of new Barbeque facilities

          File Ref: F19/149391

Report of the Parks and Reserves Program Officer, Manager Parks and Recreation and Director City Amenity, of 8 January 2020 and attachment.

Delegation:     Council


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REPORT TITLE:                   Garrington Park - Installation of new Barbeque facilities

REPORT PROVIDED BY:   Parks and Reserves Program Officer

Manager Parks and Recreation

Director City Amenity

 

1.         Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1.      The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement of a concept design for new barbeque and shelter facility at Garrington Park, New Town to enable the City to undertake community engagement on the plans.

1.2.      Garrington Park is located at the end of Noble Drive, in the newly formed Garrington Park sub-division within the former K&D Brickworks site.

2.         Report Summary

2.1.      The Council on 28 August 2018 determined that:

“investigations into the possibility of installing a BBQ for the New Town community in Garrington Park be progressed with a view to a future budget allocation for it to proceed”.

2.2.      Following a review of the site and utilising a design model recently applied at John Turnbull Park, a Draft Concept Design (refer Attachment A) has been developed.

2.3.      It is proposed that the Draft Concept Plan be the subject of a public engagement program to establish wider community feedback on the proposed design.

2.4.      A further report will then be provided seeking the Council’s endorsement of the final plans.

2.4.1.    Based on a very high level assessment it has been identified that an investment in the order of $140,000 would be required for the development to proceed. 

2.4.2.    At this stage there is no budget allocation in the City’s forward Capital Works Program for this project.

2.4.3.    Following development, additional maintenance costs in the order of $5,000 per annum will be required for the operation, maintenance and cleansing of the facility.


 

 

3.         Recommendation

That:

1.      The Draft Concept Plan for the development of a barbeque and shelter facility at Garrington Park, New Town, marked as Attachment A to the report, be endorsed for public release to enable community engagement to be undertaken.

2.      A further report be provided following completion of the community engagement process.

4.         Background

4.1.      Garrington Park is located at the end of Noble Drive, in the newly formed Garrington Park sub-division on the former K&D Brickworks site.

     

4.2.      There have been previous requests to install a barbeque and shelter at the Park by residents, including from the Garrington Park Community Group.

4.3.      It has been identified that this area of New Town is under serviced in respect to public barbeques, with the closest being either New Town Bay or John Turnbull Park.


 

4.4.      Following a review of the site and utilising a design model recently applied at John Turnbull Park, a Draft Concept Design (refer Attachment A) has been developed.

4.5.      It is proposed that the Draft Concept Plan be the subject of a public engagement program to establish wider community feedback on the proposed design.

4.6.      A further report will then be provided seeking the Council’s endorsement of the final plans.

5.         Proposal and Implementation

5.1.      It is proposed that the Council endorse the Draft Concept Plan, marked at Attachment A, to allow community engagement to be undertaken, with a further report to be subsequently provided to the Council.

5.2.      Should the community be supportive of the proposal the Council will need to consider its preparedness to allocate funding to ensure the development of the facility to proceed.

6.         Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1.      The installation of new facility aligns within the Capital City Plan 2019-29:

Pillar 1 – Sense of Place

1.1        Hobart keeps a strong sense of place and identity, even as the city changes.

1.1.2     Create opportunities for people to connect to place, supporting spiritual and cultural customs and practices.

Pillar 2 – Community inclusion, participation and belonging

2.3        Hobart Communities are active, healthy and engaged in lifelong learning.

2.3.1     provide and progressively enhance a range of quality places and facilities where people can enjoy education, recreation, socialising, healthy living and other activities and events.

7.         Financial Implications

7.1.      Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1.    There will be no impact on this year’s financial result.

7.2.      Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1.    Based on a very high level assessment it has been identified that an investment in the order of $140,000 would be required for the development to proceed. 

7.2.2.    At this stage there is no budget allocation in the City’s forward Capital Works Program for this project.

7.2.3.    Following development, additional maintenance costs in the order of $5,000 per annum will be required for the operation, maintenance and cleansing of the facility.

7.3.      Asset Related Implications

7.3.1.    The new asset would be added to the City’s asset management system and will require ongoing maintenance and funding.

8.         Social and Customer Considerations

8.1.      The addition of a covered bbq Shelter will greatly benefit both the local community and the general public by improving the public amenity of the area. 

8.2.      The outdoor bbq and water bubbler will provide extra facilities catering for increased use of the area.

9.         Marketing and Media

9.1.      If completed, promotion of the improved area will be undertaken.

10.      Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1.   Early correspondence was received from surrounding residents.

10.2.   It is proposed that the City undertake community engagement via:

10.2.1.  The City’s YourSay page.

10.2.2.  Onsite signage

10.2.3.  Onsite listening Post sessions.

10.2.4.  On the City’s Facebook Page.


 

11.      Delegation

11.1.   The matter is delegated to the Council.

 

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.

 

Heather Huxley

Parks and Reserves Program Officer

Lee Farnhill

Manager Parks and Recreation

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

 

 

Date:                            8 January 2020

File Reference:          F19/149391

 

 

Attachment a:             Draft Concept Plan   


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6.2    Bushland track naming confirmation

          File Ref: F19/161654

Report of the Program Leader Bushland Recreation, Manager Bushland and Director City Amenity of 10 January 2020 and attachments.

Delegation:     Council


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REPORT TITLE:                   Bushland track naming confirmation

REPORT PROVIDED BY:   Program Leader Bushland Recreation

Manager Bushland

Director City Amenity

 

1.         Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1.      The purpose of this report is to confirm the naming of twelve tracks located within City of Hobart Bushland Estate for the improvement of operational and customer needs.

2.         Report Summary

2.1.      A review of tracks around the City’s bushland estate identified a number of tracks requiring naming.

2.2.      This report puts forward twelve track names for Council’s endorsement (Attachment B). 

2.3.      A further six tracks identified for aboriginal naming remain under consideration in consultation with aboriginal community organisations. Once names are determined, the proposed track names will be subsequently reported to Council.

3.         Recommendation

That:

1.      The following tracks have names assigned to them as follows:
 

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RESERVE

TRACK

PROPOSED NAME

LOCATION

2

Queens Domain

Domain Athletics Centre Area

Bandicoot Track

Track on either side of Domain Athletic Centre

3

Queens Domain

Grassland Gully Tracks

Grassland Gully Track

Track through Grassland Gully to Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

4

Queens Domain

Pinetum Tracks

Pinetum Track

Pinetum Track naming expanded to include a longer track section through the old Pinetum.

6

Bicentennial Park

Churchill Avenue to Nelson Road

Lambert Rivulet Track

Route from Lambert Ave through to Nelson Road becomes a single named track.

7

Bicentennial Park

Churchill Ave to Mt Nelson Signal Station

Signal Station Track

Main route from Sandy Bay to Mt Nelson Signal Station.

8

Bicentennial Park

Lambert Avenue to Churchill Avenue

Lambert Rivulet Track

As per Track 6, minor update from currently ambiguous 'Rivulet Track' naming.

12

Waterworks

Gentle Annie Falls access

Gentle Annie Falls Track

Track through gully and up to Gentle Annie Falls site.

 

 

 

14

Knocklofty

Mt Stuart Track to Northern Access FT

Woodmans Track

Extend to include section from Northern Access FT to Yellow Hippo Track. Currently not well signed and quite a narrow track, but through a nice area.

15

Knocklofty

Salvator Track to Excells FT

Salvator Rosa Glen Track

Continue Salvator Rose Glen Creek Track naming on upper section, but dropping the 'Creek' from the name.

16

Knocklofty

Reservoir to Fielding Drive

Brickworks Track

Reflecting Pool is in this area, and old quarry faces. Historic link to old Brickworks site, in the quarry below.

17

McRobies Gully

Lower Slides Track

McRobies Gully Track

Heritage track name as advised by Open Space Planning Team & Senior Cultural Heritage Officer.

18

McRobies Gully

Slides Connector

Jurassic Shark

New mountain-bike focused track, with naming style to reflect end user group

2.      Subject to their endorsement by the Council, the names will be submitted to the Nomenclature Board of Tasmania for ratification.

 

 

4.         Background

4.1.      The City of Hobart manages a number of recreational tracks that lack formal names. These include newly built and existing tracks located in six reserves within the municipality.

4.2.      The following process was implemented to assign names to identified recreational tracks:

4.2.1.    Priority areas were selected based on the location of recently constructed assets, visitation levels, asset renewal program requirements (signage) and reserve boundaries.

4.2.2.    Significant routes were identified within the area that required naming, or routes that require the existing name to be formalised.

4.2.3.    Names for the twelve tracks within this report were established using either existing (unofficial) names, geographical, cultural or heritage features (Attachment A and B).

4.3.      Names of additional tracks are still in the process of being developed through consultation with the Aboriginal community (pending).

5.         Proposal and Implementation

5.1.      It is proposed that the Council resolve to name the list of tracks listed in Table 1 below (more detail is provided within Attachment A and B).

5.2.      Subject to their endorsement by the Council, the names will be submitted to the Nomenclature Board of Tasmania for formalisation. Community groups will be updated once a decision has been finalised.

5.3.      Onsite signage, including relevant information on the name, will be installed.

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RESERVE

TRACK

PROPOSED NAME

LOCATION

2

Queens Domain

Domain Athletics Centre Area

Bandicoot Track

Track on either side of Domain Athletic Centre

3

Queens Domain

Grassland Gully Tracks

Grassland Gully Track

Track through Grassland Gully to Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

4

Queens Domain

Pinetum Tracks

Pinetum Track

Pinetum Track naming expanded to include a longer track section through the old Pinetum.

6

Bicentennial Park

Churchill Avenue to Nelson Road

Lambert Rivulet Track

Route from Lambert Ave through to Nelson Road becomes a single named track.

7

Bicentennial Park

Churchill Ave to Mt Nelson Signal Station

Signal Station Track

Main route from Sandy Bay to Mt Nelson Signal Station.

8

Bicentennial Park

Lambert Avenue to Churchill Avenue

Lambert Rivulet Track

As per Track 6, minor update from currently ambiguous 'Rivulet Track' naming.

12

Waterworks

Gentle Annie Falls access

Gentle Annie Falls Track

Track through gully and up to Gentle Annie Falls site.

14

Knocklofty

Mt Stuart Track to Northern Access FT

Woodmans Track

Extend to include section from Northern Access FT to Yellow Hippo Track. Currently not well signed and quite a narrow track, but through a nice area.

15

Knocklofty

Salvator Track to Excells FT

Salvator Rosa Glen Track

Continue Salvator Rose Glen Creek Track naming on upper section, but dropping the 'Creek' from the name.

16

Knocklofty

Reservoir to Fielding Drive

Brickworks Track

Reflecting Pool is in this area, and old quarry faces. Historic link to old Brickworks site, in the quarry below.

17

McRobies Gully

Lower Slides Track

McRobies Gully Track

Heritage track name as advised by Open Space Planning Team & Senior Cultural Heritage Officer.

18

McRobies Gully

Slides Connector

Jurassic Shark

New mountain-bike focused track, with naming style to reflect end user group

TABLE 1: TRACK NAMES FOR COUNCIL’S ENDORSEMENT.

 

6.         Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1.      Naming the tracks assists field operations and provides clearer wayfinding information for park users.

 

 

7.         Financial Implications

7.1.      Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result.

            Funding of $15,000.00 is available within the bushland budget (Budget Function 383) to implement the updated signage.

7.2.      Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result.

            There is minimal ongoing financial impact, other than maintenance of signage.

7.3.      Asset Related.

N/A.

8.         Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1.      The proposed names will be submitted to the Nomenclature Board of Tasmania for formalisation.

9.         Social and Customer Considerations

9.1.      Clarification of the track names is required to enhance the visitor experience of those using the infrastructure.

10.      Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1.   Consultation/engagement has been undertaken with affected parties (a full list of groups consulted is provided in Attachment B).  In September 2019 Bushcare or community groups with a history of involvement in the proposed track area were provided with the naming proposals and supporting background information.  No feedback contrary to the proposed names has been received.

10.2.   Officers are working with Tasmanian Aboriginal community groups to undertake naming of a further six tracks.

10.3.   The development of Aboriginal naming is part of the City’s commitment to recognising and valuing the strong connection that Aboriginal people have to this place, and the growing community demand for Aboriginal culture and language in the City of Hobart area.

11.      Delegation

11.1.   The matter is delegated to Council.

 

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.

 

Greg Milne

Greg Milne

Program Leader Bushland Recreation

John Fisher

John Fisher

Manager Bushland

Glenn Doyle

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

 

 

Date:                            10 January 2020

File Reference:          F19/161654

 

 

Attachment a:             Track naming details

Attachment b:             Proposed Track Names for endorsment   


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6.3    Tasmanian Hockey Centre - Request for extension of lease

          File Ref: F19/164280

Report of the Program Leader Recreation and Projects, Manager Parks and Recreation and Director City Amenity of 8 January 2020 and attachment.

Delegation:     Council


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REPORT TITLE:                   Tasmanian Hockey Centre - Request for extension of lease

REPORT PROVIDED BY:   Program Leader Recreation and Projects

Manager Parks and Recreation

Director City Amenity

 

1.         Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1.      The purpose of this report is to consider a request from Hockey Tasmania for a further ten (10) year extension and another ten (10) year option to their current lease agreement of the Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Bell Street which expires in 2029.

2.         Report Summary

2.1.      A request has been received from Hockey Tasmania to extend the lease held over the Tasmanian Hockey Centre from its current expiry in 2029 for a further ten (10) years and with another ten (10) year option.

2.2.      The reason for the extension is to assist in providing additional income to the Centre from an approved sub-lease from Telstra for telecommunications infrastructure.

2.3.      The request is supported.

3.         Recommendation

That:

1.      In-principle approval for a ten (10) year lease extension with a further ten (10) year option to Hockey Tasmania for a lease over the Tasmanian Hockey Centre be granted, from the expiry of their current lease in 2029, at a nominal annual rental.

(i)      Should a new lease be approved, the value of the reduced rental to the Association be recorded in the City’s Annual Report in accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’.

2.      Community engagement be undertaken pursuant to Sections 178 and 179 of the Local Government Act 1993.

(i)      Upon conclusion of the community engagement process, should no objections be received, the General Manager be authorised to finalise the terms and conditions of the lease; or alternatively;

(ii)     Should objections be received, a further report be provided to the Council on the matter.

3.      A sub-lease to Telstra matching the same extended lease period be approved.

 

 

4.         Background

4.1.      In 2009, the Council approved a ten (10) year lease with a further ten (10) year option over the Tasmanian Hockey Centre (Bell Street, New Town) to Hockey Tasmania at a nominal rental of $50 per annum, with all maintenance and operational costs being borne by the lessee.

4.2.      The ten (10) year option has since been enacted and the current lease expires in 2029.

4.3.      Hockey Tasmania is a long term tenant of site and have built much of the infrastructure on the site.

4.4.      There has been a longstanding approval for a sub-lease at the facility from Telstra who have mobile telecommunications infrastructure installed on one of the light towers.

4.5.      The current agreement with Telstra expires in 2020 and Hockey Tasmania is keen to extend the arrangement for a longer period and therefore have requested a lease extension (Attachment A).

4.6.      The income from Telstra provides great assistance to Hockey Tasmania who spend approximately $300,000 annually on maintenance

4.7.      It is considered that the request be supported due to the benefits it provides to Hockey Tasmania.

4.8.      It is also recommended that approval for a sub-lease with Telstra be approved to match timeframe of the lease extension. 

5.         Proposal and Implementation

5.1.      Should the Council approve the recommendation, the following will need to occur for implementation:

5.1.1.    Pursuant to Sections 178 and 179 of the Local Government Act 1993, community engagement be undertaken.

5.1.2.    Upon conclusion of the community engagement process,

5.1.2.1.      Should no objections be received, the General Manager be authorised to finalise the terms and conditions of the lease; or alternatively

5.1.2.2.      Should objections be received, a further will report be provided to the Council on the matter.

6.         Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1.      The Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-2029 aligns with the proposal as follows:

2.3    Hobart communities are active, healthy and engaged in lifelong learning.

2.3.1     Provide and progressively enhance a range of quality place and facilities where people can enjoy education, recreation, socialising, healthy living and other activities and events.

7.         Financial Implications

7.1.      Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1.    There will be no impact to the Council as result of this proposal.

7.2.      Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1.    There will be no impact to the Council as result of this proposal.

7.3.      Asset Related Implications

7.3.1.    The Tasmanian Hockey Centre is on land owned by the Council but under lease.

7.3.2.    The Telstra sub-lease provides Hockey Tasmania with significant income which is in turn invested back into the maintenance of the Centre – which allows further investment into recreational programs.

7.3.3.    A valuation of the leased space will be undertaken prior to the expiry of the current lease (2029) and the value of the reduced rental will be recorded in the City’s Annual Report in accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’. 

8.         Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1.      Any new lease documentation will be prepared by the City’s Legal Services Officer.

9.         Social and Customer Considerations

9.1.      The Centre is well run and well maintained with a large visitation each year from across the region.

9.2.      By providing the addition income that this sub-lease will allow, it will enable further investment into the recreational programs offered by Hockey Tasmania to occur.

10.      Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1.   Hockey Tasmania.

11.      Delegation

11.1.   The matter is delegated to the Council.

 

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.

 

Shannon avery

Shannon Avery

Program Leader Recreation and Projects

Lee Farnhill

Lee Farnhill

Manager Parks and Recreation

Glenn Doyle

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

 

 

Date:                            8 January 2020

File Reference:          F19/164280

 

 

Attachment a:             Letter of Request - Hockey Tasmania   


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7.       Motions of which Notice has been Given

 

7.1       Ember Attack Strategy

            FILE REF: F20/4270

Lord Mayor Reynolds

 

Motion

“That Council requests a report on whether there is value in the city developing an ‘Ember Attack Strategy’ for Hobart.”

 

Rationale:

“This summer has seen extraordinary loss of life, property and nature as a result of the devastating bushfires in 4 states of Australia.

One of the features of the fires was the damage caused to property from ember attack which often occurred several kilometres away from the fire front and from the bushland interface. Embers are burning pieces of leaves, twigs and bark that the wind carries ahead of the fire, causing new ‘spot fires’ to ignite.

The recent experience in NSW found that embers travel up to 2kms ahead of the fire front on ‘Very High’ fire danger rated days and up to 10 km ahead of the fire front on ‘Catastrophic’ fire rated days.

Properties in close proximity to bushland are required to meet certain standards based on the assumption that the majority of structure loss is due to radiant heat exposure. However recent research has found that the loss of property as a result of ember attack may be more significant.

Cities and communities, like Hobart that sit in a bushland landscape may be extremely vulnerable to ember attack in certain conditions. It is not inconceivable that all Hobart properties are vulnerable to ember attack in certain conditions, including buildings in the Central Business District.

Given this, I believe it is prudent for the City of Hobart to develop an Ember Attack Strategy which may include the following components:

-     Seeking advice from the Bureau of Meteorology and fire scientists to understand and predict the potential reach of embers into Hobart under different modelled conditions (wind, temperature, fire front location),

-     Consider community education and other initiatives that may build the awareness and resilience of Hobart property owners to the potential of ember attack.”

 

 

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 Council’s emergency management functions.”

 

 

   


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8.       Committee Action Status Report

 

8.1       Committee Actions - Status Report

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

REcommendation

That the information be received and noted.

Delegation:     Committee

 

 

Attachment a:             Committee Action Status Report    


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9.       Questions Without Notice

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

File Ref: 13-1-10

 

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

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

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

(i)    offer an argument or opinion; or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 


 

Agenda (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Page 60

 

16/1/2020

 

 

10.     Closed Portion Of The Meeting

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Council resolve by absolute majority that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to regulation 15(1) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 because the items included on the closed agenda contain the following matters:  

 

·         Renewal of a commercial lease

·         Information of a confidential nature

 

The following items are listed for discussion:-

 

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

Item No. 2          Consideration of supplementary items to the agenda

Item No. 3          Indications of pecuniary and conflicts of interest

Item No. 4          Reports

Item No. 4.1       The Springs, kunanyi / Mount Wellington - Lost Freight Cafe - Lease Renewal

LG(MP)R 15(2)(f)

Item No. 4.2       North Hobart Oval - Request to Name New Coaches Facilities

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

Item No. 5          Committee Action Status Report

Item No. 5.1       Committee Actions - Status Report

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

Item No. 6          Responses to Questions Without Notice

Item No. 6.1       Swan Street Park

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

Item No. 6.2       Swan Street Toilets

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

Item No. 7          Questions Without Notice