Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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9/5/2019

Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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9/05/2019

SHERLOCK

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, 4 April 2019 and the Special Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Monday, 4 March 2019, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      Review of the Dog Management Strategy 2014-2018

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Development Compliance of 3 May 2019, be adopted.

AMENDMENT

SHERLOCK

That clauses 5 and 6 be amended to include Reids Track.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AMENDMENT

SHERLOCK

1.    That the Clause titled RESTRICTED AREAS – Girrabong Play Area be amended to read as follows:

Dogs are permitted off-lead between 7:00pm to 9:00am except within any area within 10 metres of the basketball area which is prohibited.

Dogs are prohibited between 9:00am to 7:00pm.

2.    That the Clause titled RESTRICTED AREAS – Beaches be amended to read as follows:

Dogs are permitted off-lead between 6:00pm and 10:00am during daylight savings time and between 3:00pm and 10:00am at all other times.

Dogs permitted on-lead between 10:00am and 6:00pm during daylight savings time and between 10:00am and 3:00pm at all other times.

·         Nutgrove Beach

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AMENDMENT

THOMAS

An additional clause to read as follows:

7.    Council officers further investigate into the removal of the basketball facility at Girrabong Park and therefore remove the 10 metre exclusion zone from the basketball facility as stipulated in RESTRICTED AREAS – Girrabong Play Area of the City of Hobart Dog Management Policy 2019-2023.  

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AMENDMENT

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR BURNET

The addition of the following clauses to read as follows:

8.    Further discussions be undertaken between Council officers and the Hobart Dog Training Club into the possible promotion of the free dog training classes for new dog ownership in certain circumstances.

9.    A review of the dog walking area maps, currently available on the City of Hobart website be undertaken and ascertain if improvements can be implemented to provide a more interactive and user friendly resource for dog owners.  

AMENDMENT CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

SUBSTANTIVE MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Pursuant to section 24 of the Dog Control Act 2000, the Council notes the public submissions received during the public consultation period and provided under separate cover. 

2.    Pursuant to section 7 of the Dog Control Act 2000, the Council adopt the policy marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 9 May 2019, as the Dog Management Policy for dog management in the City of Hobart for the period 2019-2023.

3.    Pursuant to section 20 of the Dog Control Act 2000 the Council declare the areas in Attachment B to item 6.1 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 9 May 2019, excluding the following variations:

(a)     City of Hobart Dog Management Policy 2019-2023:

RESTRICTED AREAS – Girrabong Play Area to read as follows:

Dogs are permitted off-lead between 7:00pm to 9:00am except within any area within 10 metres of the basketball area which is prohibited.

Dogs are prohibited between 9:00am to 7:00pm.

RESTRICTED AREAS – Beaches to read as follows:

Dogs are permitted off-lead between 6:00pm and 10:00am during daylight savings time and between 3:00pm and 10:00am at all other times.

Dogs permitted on-lead between 10:00am and 6:00pm during daylight savings time and between 10:00am and 3:00pm at all other times.

·         Nutgrove Beach

4.    Council endorse notification of the declared areas pursuant to section 25 of the Dog Control Act 2000 by public notice on 25 May 2019 to take effect on 24 June 2019 and to remain in force until 23 June 2023.

5.    The Council endorse the amendments to Radfords Track, Mathers Place, Queens Domain, Hobart Regatta Grounds and Reids Track in Attachment C to item 6.1 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 9 May 2019 and the amendments to Girrabong Play Area and Nutgrove Beach for release for public comment to be advertised by public notice in accordance with the requirements of the Dog Control Act 2000.

6.    A further report be prepared on Radfords Track, Mathers Place, Queens Domain, Hobart Regatta Grounds, Reids Track, Girrabong Play Area and Nutgrove Beach for consideration by the Council following the advertisement referred to in paragraph 5.

7.    Council officers further investigate into the removal of the basketball facility at Girrabong Park and therefore remove the 10 metre exclusion zone from the basketball facility as stipulated in RESTRICTED AREAS – Girrabong Play Area of the City of Hobart Dog Management Policy 2019-2023.

8.    Further discussions be undertaken between Council officers and the Hobart Dog Training Club into the possible promotion of the free dog training classes for new dog ownership in certain circumstances.

9.    A review of the dog walking area maps, currently available on the City of Hobart website be undertaken and ascertain if improvements can be implemented to provide a more interactive and user friendly resource for dog owners.    

6.2      2019-20 Fees and Charges - Community Life - Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director Community Life of 3 May 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the schedules of fees and charges for the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC) for the 2019-20 financial year, marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 9 May 2019, be approved.

6.3      2019-20 Fees and Charges - City Amenity Division - Bushland and Parks and Recreation

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director City Amenity of 3 May 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the schedule of fees and charges be approved in respect to the use of the City’s parks, sports grounds and bushland areas for the 2019-20 financial year, as marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 9 May 2019.

6.4      Marieville Esplanade - Derwent Sailing Squadron - Extension of Lease Area

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Recreation and Projects, the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director City Amenity of 3 May 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Derwent Sailing Squadron’s request to lease an adjoining portion of public land located in Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay, be declined.

2.    The City undertake surface improvement and car park line marking works on the site.

3.    Longer term options for the land be considered as part of a masterplan development for the Marieville Esplanade location planned to be undertaken during the 2019-20 financial year.

6.5      Marieville Esplanade Reserve, Sandy Bay - Request to Install a Memorial Plaque

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Parks and Reserves, the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director City Amenity of 3 May 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Approval be granted for the installation of a memorial plaque on a seat at Marieville Esplanade Reserve, Sandy Bay in memory of Consiglia ‘Lilia’ Ambrosino.

2.    The plaque be installed on an existing seat at Marieville Esplanade Reserve, with all costs for production and installation of the plaque to be met by the applicant.

3.    In accordance with the Council’s policy, the Director City Amenity determine the location of the plaque within Marieville Esplanade Reserve.

6.6      Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden - Annual Grant - 2018/2019

SHERLOCK

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Bushland and the Director City Amenity of 3 May 2019, be adopted, as amended by an additional clause to read as follows:

4.    An invitation be extended to the Director of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens to address a future Parks and Recreation Committee meeting to provide Elected Members with an overview of the plans for the RTBG. 

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council provide an annual grant of $20,000 to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) funded from the Parks and City Amenity Divisional and the Bushland and Reserves Management Budget Functions within the 2018/2019 Annual Plan.

2.    The RTBG acknowledge the City’s contribution in relevant promotional material.

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

4.    An invitation be extended to the Director of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens to address a future Parks and Recreation Committee meeting to provide Elected Members with an overview of the plans for the RTBG. 

6.7      Swan Street Park, North Hobart - Concept Plan of Proposed Refurbishment - Results of Community Engagement

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Parks Projects Officer, the Program Leader Recreation and Projects, the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director City Amenity of 3 May 2019, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council approve the revised refurbishment plan for Swan Street Park, North Hobart, marked as Attachment A to item 6.7 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 9 May 2019, to enable detailed planning and construction to proceed.

2.    Funding of an estimated $375,000 be provided as follows:

(i)    $320,000 from the existing allocation within the 2019/2020 Capital Works Program.

(ii)   $55,000 from the 2019/2020 asset renewal budget.

3.    The General Manager be authorised to secure all necessary statutory approvals for the works, proceed with the upgrade and finalise lease arrangements with the landowner.

6.8      Non-Chemical Treatment in Weed Control Within Urban Streetscapes - Trial Outcome

EWIN

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Parks and Reserves Program Officer, the Program Leader Parks and Reserves, the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director City Amenity of 3 May 2019, be adopted, as amended by the following additional clauses:

4.    The Council lobby the State Government for funding towards weed management programs.

5.    The City limit the use of approved herbicides to manage weeds within the vicinity of schools and playgrounds.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The City continue the use of approved herbicides to manage weeds within the municipal area until more efficient and cost-effective non-chemical solutions are available.

2.    Monitoring and assessment of use of new weed treatment methods be undertaken as such treatments become available.

3.    The City continue to promote the No Spray Register for residents who want to self-manage any incidents of weeds outside their properties using non-chemical methods (typically manual removal).

4.    The Council lobby the State Government for funding towards weed management programs.

5.    The City limit the use of approved herbicides to manage weeds within the vicinity of schools and playgrounds.

7.1      Trans and Gender-Diverse Posters in Public Convenience Facilities

EWIN

That in accordance with Council’s policy the following Notice of Motion which was adopted by the Parks and Recreation Committee at its meeting of Thursday, 9 May 2019, be considered by the Council, as amended by the addition of a Part B to read as follows:

PART B

A further report be provided in relation to installing the posters within the City’s public convenience facilities on a more permanent basis.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Motion:

“PART A

That the City of Hobart promote its Community Safety Commitment to community inclusion through the display of trans and gender-diverse posters in the City’s public convenience facilities, as part of its current public facilities safety information program, with the wording and content of the posters being developed in collaboration with relevant organisations (such as Working It Out and Transforming Tasmania).

PART B

A further report be provided in relation to installing the posters within the City’s public convenience facilities on a more permanent basis.”

Rationale:

“Trans and gender-diverse people are the targets of significant discrimination in their day-to-day lives which is one of the reasons they have been identified as a priority population in the City of Hobart’s Community Safety Commitment.  This ongoing discrimination, harassment, and at times violence, contributes to continued social exclusion, stigmatisation and negative mental health outcomes. You can access some horrifying statistics on LGBTI mental health here; most of which are directly linked to social exclusion and stigmatisation.

It is timely for Hobart City to show support and solidarity with the queer community given the levels of gendered vitriol prevalent in public discourse, sparked by the recent debate around birth certificates and forced divorce in State Parliament.

In line with our commitment to our Community Vision values of inclusivity, accessibility and celebrating diversity, installing such signs will contribute to the safety and sense of belonging of some of the most marginalised people in our community.”

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 the proposal aligns with the City of Hobart’s Community Safety Commitment and the public facilities safety information program.”

8.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

SHERLOCK

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

9.1      Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet - John Doggett Park, West Hobart - Fences

Question:    Could the Director please advise why there are no gates connected to the fencing at John Doggett Park, West Hobart and has the Council considered enclosing the full park, not just the skate park and playground area?

Answer:       The Director City Amenity took the question on notice.