City
of hobart
MINUTES
City Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Open Portion
Wednesday, 21 June 2017 at 5:03 pm
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APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1. Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy
3. Consideration of Supplementary Items
4. Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest
6.1 Collins Court Redevelopment - Stage Two
6.4 Development of a Parklet Policy - Response to Notice of Motion
7 Motions of which Notice has been Given
7.1 Potential Permanent Partial Road Closure in Campbell Street, Hobart
7.2 Transferring the Control and Ownership of Davey and Macquarie Streets to the State Government
8 Committee Action Status Report
8.1 Committee Actions - Status Report
9. Responses to Questions without Notice
11. Closed Portion of the Meeting
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21/06/2017 |
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City Infrastructure Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held on Wednesday, 21 June 2017 at 5.03 pm in the Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Burnet (Chairman) Deputy Lord Mayor Christie Reynolds Denison Harvey
PRESENT: Alderman H C Burnet (Chairman), Aldermen A M Reynolds, T M Denison, W F Harvey, M Zucco, P S Cocker, Lord Mayor S L Hickey, E R Ruzicka and D C Thomas.
APOLOGIES: Nil.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Deputy Lord Mayor R G Christie. |
ALDERMEN Lord Mayor Hickey Zucco Briscoe Ruzicka Sexton Cocker Thomas
Alderman Harvey left the meeting at 6:02 pm and returned at 6:02 pm.
Alderman Zucco was co-opted to the Committee for items 2 to 5 and 6.3 to 7.2 and retired from the meeting at 6:42 pm.
Alderman Cocker was co-opted to the Committee for items 6.1 to 6.2 and 8.1 to10. |
HARVEY
That Alderman Zucco be co-opted to the Committee for items 2 to 5 and 6.3 to 7.2.
MOTION CARRIED
VOTING RECORD
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Burnet |
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Reynolds |
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Denison |
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Harvey |
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HARVEY
That Alderman Cocker be co-opted to the Committee for items 6.1 to 6.2 and 8.1 to10.
MOTION CARRIED
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Burnet |
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Reynolds |
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Denison |
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Harvey |
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The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 24 May 2017, be confirmed as an accurate record.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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The minutes were signed.
Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the General Manager.
No supplementary items were received.
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Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
Aldermen are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflicts 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.
No interest was indicated.
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?
No items were transferred.
Item 6.3 was then taken.
Mr Scott Balmforth, Principal and Director of Terroir Architects, addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.1.
Delegation: Council
Item 7.1 was then taken.
Mr Scott Balmforth, Principal and Director of Terroir Architects, addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.2.
File Ref: F17/49937 |
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COCKER That the recommendation contained in the report of the Executive Manager City Design and the Director City Planning of 16 June 2017, be adopted. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. That widening the footpaths in Elizabeth Street, from Collins Street, to Franklin Wharf be considered as an integral component of the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall Improvement project. 2. That community engagement be conducted on the proposed Brooke Street to Franklin Square link as outlined in the Terroir Architects Hobart - City to Cove report marked as Attachment B to item 6.2 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of the 21 June 2017. 3. The outcomes of the community consultation in 2 above be the subject of a further report to the Council.
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Delegation: Council
Item 8.1 was then taken
Ms Danica Taylor (Banjos), Mr Troy Sutcliffe (Liv-eat) and Mr Chris Button (Liv-eat) addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.3.
6.3 Outdoor Dining and Umbrella Infrastructure - 61 & 63 Salamanca Place between Kennedy Land and Wooby's Lane File Ref: F17/60517; R0817 |
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REYNOLDS That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director City Infrastructure and the Director City Planning of 15 June 2017, be adopted, amended by the following; 1. That caluse 1(i) (a) and (b) be reworded as follows: 1 (i) (a). A 3 metre clear pedestrian path (that may only be covered by temporary umbrellas) adjacent to the building line.
1 (i) (b) A 1.5 metre wide clear pedestrian path (that may only be covered by temporary umbrellas) between outdoor dining furniture and parked cars.
2 The addition of sub-clause 2 to read as follows: 2 When the Council implements changes to the regulations in this area, the applicants must ensure compliance with the new regulations at their own cost.
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MOTION CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. Until such time as the Council resolves the future direction for the management of the southern footpath on Salamanca Place between Montpelier Retreat and the Silos, the following guidelines apply: (i) The City of Hobart as highway authority only consider requests for the installation of additional fixed or permanent umbrellas on the southern footpath if the installation of those umbrellas would not conflict with the future provision of: (a) A 3 metre clear pedestrian path (that may only be covered by temporary umbrellas) adjacent to the building line; (b) A 1.5 metre wide clear pedestrian path (that may only be covered by temporary umbrellas) between outdoor dining furniture and parked cars; and (c) A 1.2 metre wide clear pedestrian path between outdoor dining areas. (ii) The City of Hobart as highway authority only consider requests for the installation of tables, chairs and barriers to facilitate outdoor dining that can be removed from the public footpath when not in use. (iii) Subject to the recommendations above, in relation to request for new or adjusted occupation licences for outdoor dining on the Salamanca Place southern footpath between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane, the City of Hobart as highway authority permit the installation of removable tables, chairs and barriers to facilitate outdoor dining on the equivalent alignment to those currently in front of the businesses Maldini, Jack Greene, Cargo and Grape. (iv) The General Manager advise any applicant considering the purchase and installation of furniture to place on the Salamanca Place footpath of the above recommendations, and further advise that until such time that the Council considers and resolves its future direction for the management of that footpath, that any furniture purchased and installed that is not compatible with the future direction may need to be removed at the applicant’s cost. 2 When the Council implements changes to the regulations in this area, the applicants must ensure compliance with the new regulations at their own cost. |
Delegation: Council
Item 7.2 was then taken.
Ms Katinka Challen (Owner - Lily and Dot), Ms Sue Stagg (Owner - The Stagg) and Mr Jon Stagg (Owner - The Stagg) addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.4.
6.4 Development of a Parklet Policy - Response to Notice of Motion File Ref: F17/58628; 35-1-1 |
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PROCEDURAL MOTION ZUCCO That the matter be deferred to a future City Infrastructure Committee meeting to enable further public consultation. |
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PROCEDURAL MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That the matter be deferred to a subsequent City Infrastructure Committee meeting to enable further public consultation. |
Delegation: Committee
Item 6.1 was then taken.
7.1 Potential Permanent Partial Road Closure in Campbell Street, Hobart File Ref: F17/50530 |
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That: 1. A report to be prepared that investigates the potential for a permanent partial road closure in Campbell Street, Hobart, between Bathurst Street and Collins Street, with a single traffic lane to remain open for emergency services vehicles, public transport and bicycle access. 2. The report to consider the following: (a) Given the proposed development in this area, the benefits of increasing pedestrian networks and people-friendly spaces; (b) A full traffic impact assessment and modelling on the implication of a permanent partial road closure of Campbell Street, Hobart, between Bathurst Street and Collins Street, with a single traffic lane to remain open for emergency services vehicles, public transport and bicycle access; (c) The likely financial costs involved; (d) The recommended community and stakeholder consultation process; (e) That a formal traffic modelling be undertaken with respect to the proposal; (f) That the modelling specifically proceed on the basis that closure would only occur out of the peak (and a single lane for emergency services continue to be available at all times); (g) The council seek public input into the proposal after the modelling has occurred, and (h) That there is broad public support for any final proposal before any closure decision is made, and actioned.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: |
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That: 1. A report to be prepared that investigates the potential for a permanent partial road closure in Campbell Street, Hobart, between Bathurst Street and Collins Street, with a single traffic lane to remain open for emergency services vehicles, public transport and bicycle access. 2. The report to consider the following: (a) Given the proposed development in this area, the benefits of increasing pedestrian networks and people-friendly spaces; (b) A full traffic impact assessment and modelling on the implication of a permanent partial road closure of Campbell Street, Hobart, between Bathurst Street and Collins Street, with a single traffic lane to remain open for emergency services vehicles, public transport and bicycle access; (c) The likely financial costs involved; (d) The recommended community and stakeholder consultation process; (e) That a formal traffic modelling be undertaken with respect to the proposal; (f) That the modelling specifically proceed on the basis that closure would only occur out of the peak (and a single lane for emergency services continue to be available at all times); (g) The council seek public input into the proposal after the modelling has occurred, and (h) That there is broad public support for any final proposal before any closure decision is made, and actioned.
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Delegation: Council
Item 6.2 was then taken.
7.2 Transferring the Control and Ownership of Davey and Macquarie Streets to the State Government File Ref: F17/64579; 13-1-9 |
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That a report be prepared that examines the advantages and disadvantages of the Council having the control and ownership of Davey and Macquarie Streets, and the report address the following issues: 1. The potential short and long term financial implications;
2. Advice on maintenance, asset renewal and depreciation issues and expenses; and
3. The viability and issues associated with the implementation of trial bus / multi occupancy vehicle lanes on Davey and Macquarie Streets, including impacts on pedestrian amenity, property values and access to frontagers including schools and other facilities. . |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: |
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That a report be prepared that examines the advantages and disadvantages of the Council having the control and ownership of Davey and Macquarie Streets, and the report address the following issues: 1. The potential short and long term financial implications;
2. Advice on maintenance, asset renewal and depreciation issues and expenses; and
3. The viability and issues associated with the implementation of trial bus / multi occupancy vehicle lanes on Davey and Macquarie Streets, including impacts on pedestrian amenity, property values and access to frontagers including schools and other facilities |
Delegation: Council
Item 6.4 was then taken.
8.1 Committee Actions - Status Report File Ref: F17/53583; 16/116 |
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That the information be received and noted. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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Delegation Committee
Regulation 29(3) Local Government
(Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
File Ref: 13-1-10
9.1 Burnett Street Pedestrian Refuge
File Ref: F17/46486; 13-1-10
9.2 Street Trees - Lower Jordan Hill Road, Mount Stuart
File Ref: F17/58182; 13-1-10
COCKER |
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That the information be received and noted.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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Delegation: Committee
Section 29 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
File Ref: 13-1-10
No questions were asked at the meeting.
The following items were discussed: -
Item No. 1 Minutes of the last meeting of the Closed Portion of the Council Meeting Item No. 2 Consideration of supplementary items to the agenda Item No. 3 Indications of pecuniary and conflicts of interest Item No. 4 Committee Action Status Report Item No. 4.1 Committee Actions - Status Report LG(MP)R 15(2)(g) Item No. 5 Questions Without Notice
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COCKER That the items be noted |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm to conduct the closed portion of the meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 7:29 pm.
Item 11 was then taken.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7:29 pm.
TAKEN AS READ AND SIGNED AS A CORRECT RECORD
THIS
26th DAY OF July 2017.
CHAIRMAN