Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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15/8/2022

Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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15/08/2022

The Chairman reports that she has perused the minutes of the meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting held on Monday, 1 August 2022, finds them to be a true record and recommends that they be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

Burnet

BEHRAKIS                                              That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

The minutes were signed.

AYES

NOES

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Zucco

Briscoe

Thomas

Harvey

Behrakis

Dutta

Fox

Sherlock

Coats

The Lord Mayor welcomed Michael Reynolds who has today joined the City’s Executive Leadership Team today as Director City Enablers, today.

Michael comes to us with almost 30 years’ experience in the Tasmanian public sector and has a background in strategic leadership, budget and financial management, change management, asset management, contracts and procurement, and corporate governance.

Michael will lead the City’s functional areas of Procurement and Contracts; Finance, Investment and Assets; City ICT and Data; People and Culture and City Infrastructure

Welcome Michael.

The Lord Mayor acknowledged the number of people in the gallery for the item on the statue and welcomed the interest in the Council meeting.

The Lord Mayor reminded the meeting that members of the public are entitled to be present in the gallery with posters or signs, provided they do not disrupt the conduct of the meeting.

Ms MacGregor put the following question to all elected members which was taken on notice by the Lord Mayor for all elected members to provide a response.

Question:

For any decision passed by Council to allocate funding for production of a report on a proposal should funding equally be allocated to proponents of an alternative view to enable an inclusive approach and preparation of a transparent and historically factual final report?

Mr Cooper put the following question which were taken on notice by the Lord Mayor.

Question:

In your article in the Mercury last week you referred to a person who gained a Bachelor of Science in 1984, majoring in Life Sciences and Geography; in 2013, a Masters in the History of Art and Visual Cultures; and in 2017 a PhD at the University of Tasmania's Academy of the Arts, not in History or Classics. The University of Tasmania has him listed as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Aboriginal Leadership. Is this Professor Greg Lehman, who you referred to in your article in the Mercury last week as a Professor of History? Can you please explain?

The Chief Executive Officer tabled a petition calling for the Council to support the establishment a memorial to the Rwandan Tutsi genocide.

There were 50 signatories to the petition.

Attachments

a    Petition - Rwandan Tutsi Genocide Memorial - The Rwandan Australian Friendship Association ⇨  

The Chief Executive Officer tabled a petition calling for the Council to investigate the option of having QR codes on Hobart’s Heritage buildings and places / items of interest.

There were 319 signatories to the petition.

Attachments

a    Petition - QR Codes on Hobart's Heritage Buildings - Brian Corr ⇨  

AYES

NOES

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Zucco

Briscoe

Thomas

Harvey

Behrakis

Dutta

Fox

Sherlock

Coats

9.1      2/31 Poets Road, West Hobart and Common Land of Parent Title - Change of Use to Visitor Accommodation

Ref:    Open CPC 7.1.3, 8/08/2022

Application Expiry Date: 17 August 2022

That the Council refuse the application for a change of use to visitor accommodation at 2/31 Poets Road, West Hobart pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015 and Planning Directive No. 6 – Exemption and Standards for Visitor Accommodation in Planning Schemes, for the following reason:

1. The proposal does not meet the acceptable solution or the performance criterion with respect to clause 3.1(e) A2 or P2 of Planning Directive No. 6 because the proposal is part of a strata scheme and the proposal would cause an unreasonable loss of residential amenity to long term residents occupying another lot within the strata scheme.

Burnet

DUTTA                                                      That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION LOST

VOTING RECORD

Behrakis

briscoe

That pursuant to the Hobart Interim Planning Scheme 2015, the Council approve the application for change of use to visitor accommodation at Unit 2/31 Poets Road, West Hobart 7000, for the reasons outlined in the officer’s report, marked as item 7.1.3 of the Open City Planning Committee agenda of 8 August 2022, and a permit containing the conditions indicated in that recommendation be issued.

MOTION LOST

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

In the absence of a decision from the Council, this application will be determined by the Director City Life pursuant to a delegation under section 6(3) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, as set out below:

To exercise the power of the Council as planning authority pursuant to Section 59 (7) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 to determine applications where no request to make a decision has been lodged with the Resource Management and Appeal Tribunal.

10.      Monthly Building Statistics - 1 June - 30 June 2022

Ref:    Open CPC 8.1, 8/08/2022

That the building statistical report of the Director City Life be received and noted:

During the period 1 June 2022 to 30 June 2022, 33 permits were issued to the value of $18,394,881 which included:

(i)      21 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $13,651,176;

(ii)     2 new dwellings to the value of $749,430;

(iii)    0 new multiple dwellings; and

(iv)    1 major project:

a)      48 Liverpool Street Hobart - Commercial Internal Alterations - $8,141,589

During the period 1 June 2021 to 30 June 2021, 77 permits were issued to the value of $24,577,711 which included:

(i)      42 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $15,064,851;

(ii)     7 new dwellings to the value of $3,278,370;

(iii)    4 new multiple dwellings to the value of $2,000,000; and

(iv)    2 major projects:

(a)     66 Burnett Street, North Hobart - Stage 2 - Structural only - $9,000,000; and

(b)     1 Burnett Street, North Hobart - New commercial residential building x 4 - $2,000,000.

In the twelve months ending June 2022, 521 permits were issued to the value of $237,387,355; and

In the twelve months ending June 2021, 662 permits were issued to the value of $198,957,830.

Burnet

BEHRAKIS                                              That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

11.      Monthly Planning Statistics - 1 June - 30 June 2022

Ref:    Open CPC 8.2, 8/08/2022

That the planning statistical report of the Director City Life be received and noted:

During the period 1 June 2022 to 30 June 2022, 57 permits were issued to the value of $16,729,324 which included:

(i)      1 new single dwelling to the value of $950,000;

(ii)     21 multiple dwellings to the value of $7,270,000;

(iii)    28 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $3,698,338;

(iv)   9 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $4,594,000;

(v)     1 major project:

(a)  156 New Town Road, New Town - Demolition, Subdivision (Lot Consolidation), and New Building for 19 Multiple Dwellings and Fitness Centre (Sports and Recreation) - $7,000,000

During the period 1 June 2021 to 30 June 2021, 68 permits were issued to the value of $23,893,387 which included:

(i)      5 new single dwellings to the value of $2,340,000;

(ii)     72 multiple dwellings to the value of $15,950,000;

(iii)    32 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $3,516,032;

(iv)    14 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $10,363,300;

(v)     2 major projects:

(a)  199 Macquarie Street, Hobart - Partial Demolition, Alterations, Partial Change of Use to Office and Two Multiple Dwellings, New Building for 45 Multiple Dwellings, Signage and Associated Works - $8,000,000;

(b)  98 Argyle Street - Hobart - Demolition and New Building for 20 Multiple Dwellings - $6,500,000;

In the twelve months ending June 2022, 686 permits were issued to the value of $305,415,701; and

In the twelve months ending June 2021, 839 permits were issued to the value of $330,726,629

# This report includes permits issued, exempt and no permit required decisions.

Burnet

SHERLOCK                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

12.      Fees for Residential Planning Applications

Ref:    Open CPC 8.3, 8/08/2022

That:   1.    The fee for planning applications for a new dwelling or new ancillary dwellings which have a cost estimate of $200,001 to $600,000 is $800.

            2.    The Council, pursuant to section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993, delegates to the Chief Executive Officer (being the General Manager as appointed by Council pursuant to section 61 of the Local Government Act 1993) the following power:

To waive fees or refund fees paid for a planning application (up to a maximum of 50% of the application fee otherwise payable) which meets the following criteria, based on satisfactory evidence provided by the applicant:

(a)     the proposal is for one or more new dwellings which are classified as “affordable housing”; that is, a household in the lower 40 per cent by income should not pay more than 30 per cent of their gross income on housing; and

(b)     the dwelling or dwellings are owned or will be managed by either:

·   a not-for-profit community housing provider; or

·   a private person or organisation who is able to demonstrate that the dwelling or dwellings will remain as long term affordable housing stock.

            3.    The Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to delegate the same power to the Director City Life pursuant to section 64 of the Local Government Act 1993.

            4.    Each fee waiver or refund be recorded in the ‘Grants, Assistance and Benefits Provided’ section of the City of Hobart’s Annual Report.

            5.    Any applications received which fall within clause 1, above, or have had fees reduced pursuant to the delegation referred to in clause 2, above, are reported to the City Planning Committee as part of an annual report.

Burnet

BEHRAKIS                                               That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

13.      Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator

Ref:    Open CIC 6.1, 3/08/2022

That:   1.      The Council endorse the nomination of Mr John Fisher as the Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Hobart.

2.      The Director State Emergency Service and the State Emergency Management Controller be so advised.

HARVEY

Briscoe                                                That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

14.      Crowther Reinterpreted: A Permanent Response

Ref:    Open CCEC 6.1, 4/08/2022

That:   1.    In recognition of the Council’s 2020 Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan and the submissions received in response to the Crowther Reinterpreted project, Council support the proposal for partial removal of the William Crowther statue from Franklin Square - the bronze component – to the City’s Valuables Collection, pending further negotiations with local collecting institutions, for a permanent location for this element (Stage 3) as detailed in the report marked as item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 4 August 2022.

(i)      This partial removal would be subject to receipt of planning approval by the Council and be paired with the instatement of temporary signage on the Franklin Square site, explaining the project.

            2.    Subsequently, that officers develop a detailed proposal, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, for commissioning new, permanent, interpretative and/or sculptural elements to be installed beside the Crowther plinth (Stage 4) as detailed in the report marked as item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 4 August 2022. This would form the basis of a future report to the Council.

            3.    Following the completion of the Crowther Reinterpreted project, the Council support the development of a Monuments Policy to inform future additions or removals to the City’s collection.

AMENDMENT

ZUCCO
BRISCOE

That an additional clause 4 be added to the resolution to read as follows:

“4.       That in light of the correspondence received by elected members from the Circular Head Aboriginal Corp. the Council conduct an elector poll as part of the 2022 Local Government election in relation to whether the removal of the William Crowther statue in Franklin Square is supported.”

AMENDMENT LOST

VOTING RECORD

BEHRAKIS

THOMAS

That Alderman Briscoe be granted an additional one minute to address the meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

BRISCOE

THOMAS

That Alderman Behrakis be granted an additional one minute to address the meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SHERLOCK

BURNET

That Alderman Thomas be granted an additional two minutes to address the meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

BURNET

BEHRAKIS

That Councillor Dutta be granted an additional three minutes to address the meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

BEHRAKIS

COATS

That Councillor Sherlock be granted an additional one minute to address the meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AMENDMENT

THOMAS

BRISCOE

That the following words at the beginning of clause 3 be deleted “Following the completion of the Crowther reinterpreted project”

AMENDMENT LOST

VOTING RECORD

The Lord Mayor then put clauses 1 to 3 separately.

MOTION CARRIED
(CLAUSE 1)

VOTING RECORD

MOTION CARRIED
(CLAUSE 2)

VOTING RECORD

MOTION CARRIED
(CLAUSE 3)

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    In recognition of the Council’s 2020 Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan and the submissions received in response to the Crowther Reinterpreted project, Council support the proposal for partial removal of the William Crowther statue from Franklin Square - the bronze component – to the City’s Valuables Collection, pending further negotiations with local collecting institutions, for a permanent location for this element (Stage 3) as detailed in the report marked as item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 4 August 2022.

(i)      This partial removal would be subject to receipt of planning approval by the Council and be paired with the instatement of temporary signage on the Franklin Square site, explaining the project.

            2.    Subsequently, that officers develop a detailed proposal, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, for commissioning new, permanent, interpretative and/or sculptural elements to be installed beside the Crowther plinth (Stage 4) as detailed in the report marked as item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 4 August 2022. This would form the basis of a future report to the Council.

            3.    Following the completion of the Crowther Reinterpreted project, the Council support the development of a Monuments Policy to inform future additions or removals to the City’s collection.

15.      Request for Financial Delegation for Sponsorship Program 2022-23

Ref:    Open CCEC 6.2, 4/08/2022

That in light of upcoming Local Government elections and in the interests of good governance at this time, it is recommended that pursuant to Section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Council delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to approve the recommendations of the assessment panel for the annual sponsorship program to levels as provided in the 2022-2023 Annual Plan.

SHERLOCK

THOMAS                                                 That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD