City
of hobart
MINUTES
City Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Open Portion
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 at 5:35 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 Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society - Proposal and Business Plan
6.2 Cup Conscious City - Coffee Cup Waste Avoidance Project
6.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use - 2016-2017 Annual Report
6.4 Waste Strategy South - Membership Review
6.6 Hill Street Pedestrian Improvement Project
6.7 Pedestrian Traffic Signals - Macquarie Street, South Hobart
6.8 Temporary Occupation of Elizabeth Street (Bus Mall) for Construction at 28-32 Elizabeth Street
6.9 Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee Recommendations
6.10 Cycling South Meeting Minutes - 29 August 2017
7 Committee Action Status Report
7.1 Committee Actions - Status Report
8. Responses to Questions without Notice
10. Closed Portion of the Meeting
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City Infrastructure Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held on Wednesday, 20 September 2017 at 5:35 pm in the Lady Osborne Room.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Burnet (Chairman) Deputy Lord Mayor Christie Denison Reynolds Harvey
PRESENT: Alderman H C Burnet (Chairman), Aldermen T M Denison, W F Harvey, the Lord Mayor Alderman S L Hickey, Aldermen E R Ruzicka and P S Cocker.
APOLOGIES: The Deputy Lord Mayor Alderman R G Christie.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Alderman A M Reynolds.
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ALDERMEN Lord Mayor Hickey Zucco Briscoe Ruzicka Sexton Cocker Thomas
The Lord Mayor was co-opted to the Committee for items 1 to 5 and retired at 5:51 pm.
Alderman Ruzicka was co-opted to the Committee for items 1 to 6.1, 6.6 to 6.7 and retired at 6:53 pm.
Alderman Cocker was co-opted to the Committee for items 6.1 to 6.5 and 6.7 to 10. |
HARVEY
That the Lord Mayor be co-opted to the Committee for items 1 to 5.
MOTION CARRIED
VOTING RECORD
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Burnet |
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Denison |
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Harvey |
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HARVEY
That Alderman Ruzicka be co-opted to the Committee for items 1 to 6.1 and 6.6 to 6.7.
MOTION CARRIED
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Burnet |
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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 6.5 and 6.7 to 10.
MOTION CARRIED
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Burnet |
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Denison |
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Harvey |
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Ruzicka |
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The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 23 August 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 6.6 was then taken.
Mr John Kelly, Vice President of the Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society Inc (H-TRAMS), together with Mr Leyon Parker and Mr Roger Greenwood, addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.1.
Delegation: Council
6.2 Cup Conscious City - Coffee Cup Waste Avoidance Project File Ref: F17/100768; 2016-0192 |
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COCKER That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Cleansing & Solid Waste and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 14 September 2017, be adopted. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. The City’s participation in the waste avoidance program titled ‘Cup Conscious City’ be approved. 2. The Council support Markets For Change to implement the Cup Conscious City disposable cup waste avoidance project, to a value of $4,500. 3. The cost of the project be funded from the Solid Waste Policy and Strategy budget function within the 2017/2018 Annual Plan. 4. The City’s support be acknowledged by the project operators in relevant promotional material. 5. The General Manager be provided delegation to approve similar small projects as developed as a component of the Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030.
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Delegation: Council
6.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use - 2016-2017 Annual Report File Ref: F17/105984; 17-50-11 |
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HARVEY That the recommendation contained in the report of the Group Manager Infrastructure Planning and the Director City Infrastructure of 14 September 2017, be adopted.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. A further report be provided in 12 months on the City’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. 2. Opportunities for positive media about the City’s achievements in regard to greenhouse gas emissions and energy use be sought. 3. The Energy Savings Action Plan 2018 – 2020 (marked as Attachment B to item 6.3 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed.
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Delegation: Council
6.4 Waste Strategy South - Membership Review File Ref: F17/108987 |
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HARVEY That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Cleansing & Solid Waste and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 14 September 2017, be adopted. |
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. The City maintain its membership of the Waste Strategy South throughout the period of the newly endorsed Waste Strategy South Action Plan 2017 – 2019. 2. The City undertake a further review of its membership after the action plan period ends 30 June 2019. 3. The City’s membership, at a cost of $32,240 per annum, be funded from the Solid Waste Strategy and Projects Budget Function. 4. The minutes of future meetings of Waste Strategy South be distributed to Aldermen under memo, as they become available.
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Delegation: Council
Mr John Robertson addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.5.
6.5 Response to a Petition - King Street, Sandy Bay (Rear of Magnet Court) - Request for Rectification of Unsightly Facade and Physical Measures to Prevent Illegal Parking File Ref: F17/105049 |
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COCKER That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 14 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following: 1. The addition of the following two Clauses to read as follows: “2. Council officers make contact with the lead petitioners to organise an onsite meeting as soon as practicable to discuss the options available to address the matters of concern raised in the petition. 3. The Council write to the owners of the building, advising of the concerns raised in the petition in relation to the unsightly façade located at the rear of Magnet Court and request for consideration be given to the possibility of beautifying the façade by way of rendering, if appropriate.” |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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That: 1. In response to the petition tabled at the Council meeting held on 7 August 2017, containing 58 signatures and calling for the rectification of the unsightly façade and illegal parking on King Street at the rear of Magnet Court, Sandy Bay, the following advice be endorsed: (i) That the City’s parking enforcement unit patrol this general area of Sandy Bay a couple of times per week on an ongoing basis, patrols will focus on this specific area of King Street going forward to address the matter. (ii) In respect to the potential of tree plantings within the existing footpaths: (a) The presence of subsurface infrastructure and the relatively narrow width of the footpaths, plantings of tree are not readily feasible. (b) Asset renewal works and funding that might otherwise provide an opportunity to consider tree planting installations, as suggested in the City’s Street Tree Strategy, is not scheduled at this time. 2. Council officers make contact with the lead petitioners to organise an onsite meeting as soon as practicable to discuss the options available to address the matters of concern raised in the petition. 3. The Council write to the owners of the building, advising of the concerns raised in the petition in relation to the unsightly façade located at the rear of Magnet Court and request for consideration be given to the possibility of beautifying the façade by way of rendering, if appropriate. 4. The petitioners be advised of the Council’s decision.
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Delegation: Council
Item 6.8 was then taken.
Mr Mathew Healey, President of the Lansdown Crescent Primary School and Community Association addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.6.
Mr Keith Midson, Director of Midson Traffic addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.6.
6.6 Hill Street Pedestrian Improvement Project File Ref: F17/97910; R0568/04 |
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RUZICKA That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 14 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following: 1. The deletion of Clause 4. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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That: 1. The revised concept design for pedestrian crossing points, median lane and bicycle lanes (marked as Attachment D to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be implemented. 2. The Transport Commissioner be requested to consider a 40 km/h speed limit for Hill Street (between Molle Street and Arthur Street) following the implementation of this project. 3. The findings of the Midson Traffic Report (marked as Attachment C to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed and the following recommendations be adopted: (i) A trial implementation of a wombat crossing across Hill Street (on the northern side of the Pine Street roundabout) be undertaken, subject to further consultation with directly impacted property owners, residents and businesses and all statutory advertising and approvals. (ii) Results of the trial, including recommendations on the installation of two additional wombat crossing in Hill Street (at both Warwick Street and Patrick Street), be the subject of a further report. (iii) Further surveys of pedestrians and pedestrian types over a longer period (i.e. one school week) be done at the Patrick Street roundabout and the results forwarded to the Transport Commissioner for consideration of a children’s crossing and adult crossing guard. (iv) Traffic signals not be implemented at the Arthur Street / Hill Street or Patrick Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Hill Street intersections at this time. 4. The required funding for the installation of wombat crossings at Warwick Street and Patrick Street (if not trialled) be listed for consideration in the 2018‑19 Annual Plan, with installation contingent on a successful trial and future resolution of Council. 5. The Transport Commissioner be requested to provide assistance as may be required with the implementation of an awareness and education campaign regarding the use of wombat crossings. 6. Midson Traffic be requested to provide a briefing to the community on the outcomes of its report.
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Delegation: Council
Dr Rosemary Sandford, President of the South Hobart Progress Association addressed the Committee in relation to item 6.7.
6.7 Pedestrian Traffic Signals - Macquarie Street, South Hobart File Ref: F17/97912 |
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RUZICKA That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and Director City Infrastructure of 15 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following: 1. The deletion of the words In the event that prior to the word the in Clause 2. 2. The deletion of Clause 3. |
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MOTION CARRIED
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. In response to the Council’s resolution of Monday 8 May 2017, the Council note the advice from Pitt & Sherry that the installation of pedestrian traffic lights in the vicinity of 373 Macquarie Street, South Hobart is feasible. 2. The Council resolve to proceed with the installation of pedestrian traffic lights, a sum of $180,000 be listed for consideration in the 2018/2019 Annual Plan and officers work with representatives from the South Hobart community to minimise the potential loss of on-street parking availability.
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Delegation: Council
Item 6.1 was then taken.
6.8 Temporary Occupation of Elizabeth Street (Bus Mall) for Construction at 28-32 Elizabeth Street File Ref: F17/107063; R0470/15 |
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DENISON That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 15 September 2017, be adopted. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That: 1. The Council receive and note the recommendations of the GHD Pty Ltd report “Hobart Bus Mall – Temporary Partial Relocation Proposal, Traffic Impact Assessment and Safety Analysis” (dated 22 June 2017 and included as Attachment B to item 6.8 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017), regarding the arrangements for the temporary relocation of eastern shore bus stops. 2. Conditional in-principle approval be given for the developer of the Hyatt (Palace) Hotel to implement lane closures and road closures from mid-December 2017 for approximately 20 months until the works are complete, including: (i) The closure of the westbound traffic lane in Elizabeth Street (Macquarie Street to Collins Street) at all times. (ii) Full closure of Elizabeth Street (Macquarie Street to Collins Street) on weekends from Saturday 6am to Monday 6am (approved on a case-by-case basis), to accommodate the erection and dismantling of a tower crane. 3. The General Manager be authorised to modify and/or withdraw the above approval due to concerns around road safety or traffic management. 4. The approval be subject to the following conditions: (i) Consultation and notification of the closures be undertaken with those properties directly affected by the proposed works and adequate advanced warning be given to the travelling public (including public transport operators and their customers). (ii) Formal applications for traffic management permits and road closures be received and detailed traffic management plans being submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager’s nominee. (iii) Access for emergency vehicles be provided at all times. 5. The applicant be advised of the Council’s decision and that applications are to be made in accordance with the decision.
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Delegation: Council
6.9 Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee Recommendations File Ref: F17/107014; 37-1-4 |
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DENISON That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure of 15 September 2017, be adopted. |
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: |
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That: 1. The draft notes (marked as Attachment A to item 6.9 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) of the Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee of 30 August 2017 be received and noted. 2. A report be prepared on the implementation of the projects outlined in the City of Hobart Active Travel Report (marked as Appendix 2 to Attachment A to item 6.9 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017), and the establishment of an Active Routes to School Program to enable officers to work with Hobart area schools on the implementation of initiatives. (i) The Council promote the report and encourage the State Government to support Active Routes to School Programs in the greater Hobart area. 3. The Council write to the Minister for Infrastructure and the Kingborough Council requesting that the southern side of the Channel Highway be designated as “No Parking” from the end of the City of Hobart bicycle lane through to Kingston. (i) The ‘bike lane end’ sign be removed from the Hobart boundary.
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Delegation: Council
6.10 Cycling South Meeting Minutes - 29 August 2017 File Ref: F17/110110; 37-1-4 |
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COCKER That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director City Infrastructure of 14 September 2017, be adopted. |
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION: |
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That the information contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure in relation to the Cycling South Meeting Minutes of 29 August 2017 be received and noted.
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Delegation: Committee
7.1 Committee Actions - Status Report File Ref: F17/105970; 16/116 |
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HARVEY |
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That the information be received and noted.
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Delegation: Committee
Regulation 29(3) Local Government
(Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
File Ref: 13-1-10
8.1 Zero Waste Strategy
File Ref: F17/104635; 13-1-9
DENISON
That the information be received and noted.
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Delegation: Committee
Section 29 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
File Ref: 13-1-10
9.1 Alderman Burnet - Urban Speed Reduction to 40 kph with the City of Hobart File Ref: 13-1-10 |
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Question: Could the Director please advise to the likelihood of general urban speed limit reduction from 50 kph to 40 kph throughout the municipality of the City of Hobart?
Answer: Officers have discussed a lower urban speed limit with the Department of State Growth’s Manager Road Safety. The State’s “Towards Zero - Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy 2017-2026” and the associate Action Plan (both available at http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadsafety/towards_zero) does support the introduction of safer speeds. However, the introduction of a 50 km/h speed limit on all urban roads across Tasmania would likely occur before consideration is given to reducing it further. The 50 km/h speed limit is something that the City of Hobart has had in place for a number of years. A speed limit reduction to 40 km/h is something that could be considered at an appropriate time in the future
The Department of State Growth would consider a lower speed limit (of 40 km/h) in high pedestrian activity areas, such as the Hobart CBD.
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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 Reports Item No. 4.1 Fee Exemption - The Hedberg Performing Arts Centre LG(MP)R 15(2)(b) Item No. 5 Committee Action Status Report Item No. 5.1 Committee Actions - Status Report LG(MP)R 15(2)(g) Item No. 6 Questions Without Notice |
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HARVEY That the items be noted. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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Delegation: Committee
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:19 pm to conduct the closed portion of the meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 7:24 pm.
Item 10 was then taken.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7:24 pm.
TAKEN AS READ AND SIGNED AS A CORRECT RECORD
THIS
1st DAY OF NOVEMBER 2017.
CHAIRMAN