Minutes (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

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6/2/2019

Minutes (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

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6/02/2019

EWIN

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Community, Culture and Events Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 9 January 2019 and the Special Community, Culture and Events Committee meeting held on Monday, 21 January 2019, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      North Melbourne Football Club - Community Partnership Outcome Report

SEXTON

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 31 January 2019, be adopted, amended to include an additional clause to read as follows:

“2.     The key performance indicators in the Community Engagement Partnership Agreement be aligned with the Tasmanian Community Fund.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.      The North Melbourne Football Club Community Engagement Partnership 12 month report for 2018, attached to item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 6 February 2019 be received and noted.

            2.      The key performance indicators in the Community Engagement Partnership Agreement be aligned with the Tasmanian Community Fund.

6.2      Housing with Dignity Reference Group

SHERLOCK

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 1 February 2019, be adopted, with the following amendments to the draft Terms of Reference.

The Purpose to read:

“The purpose of the reference group is to act in an advisory capacity and offer an opportunity to people with a lived experience of homelessness to have a voice, and a place to be heard.”

and substitute the word “Select” with “Elect” a Chair at the first meeting.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Council approve the establishment of a Housing with Dignity Reference Group comprising of community members with lived experience of homelessness or severe housing stress.

2.    An Elected Member and proxy be nominated to be a member of the reference group.

3.    The draft terms of reference be endorsed as amended, shown in revisions format on the attachment to minutes of this meeting.

4.    The operation of the reference group be reviewed after one year of operation.

Attachment

a    Amended - Draft Housing with Dignity Reference Group - Terms of Reference ⇨  

6.3      Development of a Reconciliation Action Plan

SHERLOCK

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 1 February 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council endorse the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan which will include an extensive engagement process.

            2.    The draft plan be reported back to the Council for approval at the appropriate time.

6.4      Welcoming Cities Commitment

SHERLOCK

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 1 February 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That given the strong strategic alignment of the Welcoming Cities Initiative with the City of Hobart’s Multicultural Strategy 2014-2019, that the Council sign the commitment to participate in the Welcoming Cities Network.

6.5      Community Safety Commitment

EWIN

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 1 February 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council endorse the draft Community Safety Commitment 2019 – 2020, attached to item 6.5 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 6 February 2019.

            2.    The Council endorse community engagement on the draft Community Safety Commitment 2019 - 2020.

6.6      Social Support Food Programs - Fee Waivers

DUTTA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 1 February 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council waive the hire fee of $376 per month for the non-profit community group, King’s Diner to use Mathers House.  The group provides a free weekly meal with drinks and a take home facility for excess produce.

            2.    The Council waive the $321 monthly fee for the St Vincent de Paul’s Dining with Friends program.  This program provides a free three course meal once a month, nine months of the year.

            3.    This agreement be ongoing with an annual review.

            4.    The value of the support be recorded in the ‘Grants, Assistance and Benefits Provided’ section of the City of Hobart’s Annual Report.

6.7      Applications Approved Under the Delegated Authority of the Acting Associate Director Community Development for Quick Response Grants

DUTTA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Acting Associate Director Community and Culture of 31 January 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

7.1      Food Van Program

ZUCCO

That in accordance with Council’s policy, the following amended Notice of Motion, which was adopted by the Community, Culture and Events Committee, be considered by the Council.

“Motion:

That the council undertake a review of the Food Van Program and associated relevant regulations including other temporary food service structure to ensure:

1)        The guidelines and food and hygiene regulations are contemporary and preserve a ‘level playing field’, especially when permanent food vans are located near established businesses that pay rates and other fees;

2)        The relevant planning schemes are contemporary and that the use categories in the schemes respect the fact that temporary and permanent food vans may be located close to existing businesses. In particular those businesses seeking to trade in permanent positions.

3)        That consultation occurs with relevant peak bodies and stakeholders.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

“Motion:

That the council undertake a review of the Food Van Program and associated relevant regulations including other temporary food service structure to ensure:

1)        The guidelines and food and hygiene regulations are contemporary and preserve a ‘level playing field’, especially when permanent food vans are located near established businesses that pay rates and other fees;

2)        The relevant planning schemes are contemporary and that the use categories in the schemes respect the fact that temporary and permanent food vans may be located close to existing businesses. In particular those businesses seeking to trade in permanent positions.

3)        That consultation occurs with relevant peak bodies and stakeholders.”

In preparing the report, an analysis be included of trends and requirements in other cities that operate food truck programs.”

Rationale:

“In recent times, there have been occasions where both temporary and permanent food vans have been approved by the Council either as planning authority or under the Food Van Program which have raised concerns from established businesses.

The Food Van Program is an excellent initiative that encourages activation of our city and also facilitates people moving safely around our city, especially late at night.

Nevertheless, some businesses have raised concerns about permanent food vans and the fact that there is not a level playing field when it comes to complying with environmental health regulations. Food vans are classified differently under these regulations to restaurants and cafes and other eating establishments that have kitchens. For instance, food vans are not required to be plumbed into the sewer, nor are they required to provide toilets and a number of other features that permanent

establishments are required to provide. Permanent establishments are also required to pay rates.

The planning schemes also treat food vans as mobile food vans and make these uses permitted even when they are located close to established food premises.”

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 the current Hobart Food Trucks Program.”

8.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

DUTTA

That the information indicating the status of current decisions be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD