Agenda of Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Agenda (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Thursday, 7 November 2019 at 5:15 pm in the Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Briscoe (Chairman)

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Thomas

Ewin

Sherlock

NON-MEMBERS

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Zucco

Sexton

Denison

Harvey

Behrakis

Dutta

Apologies:

Leave of Absence: Nil.

1. Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy

2. Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, 10 October 2019, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

3. Consideration of Supplementary Items

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Recommendation

That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the General Manager.

4. Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Members of the Committee are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflict 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.

5. Transfer of Agenda Items

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?

Item No. 6.1

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REPORT TITLE: Trans and Gender Diverse Posters in Public Convenience Facilities

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager Parks and Recreation

Manager Community and Culture

Director City Amenity

Director Community Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to provide for further consideration of installing permanent trans and gender diverse signage in the City’s public toilet facilities.

2. Report Summary

2.1. A notice of motion was tabled at the Council meeting held on 20 May 2019 concerning the potential to display trans and gender diverse posters in public toilets managed by the City.

2.2. The City provides facilities for the display of health and information posters in both cubicles and on walls next to basins within a number of public toilet facilities. This initiative involves the City partnering with a number of relevant organisations, and sees a range of posters on display for periods throughout the year.

2.3. The development of temporary signage is being progressed and will be included in the program on a rotational basis.

2.4. The design of the posters has involved consultation with relevant organisations including Working it Out, Transforming Tasmania and Women’s Heath Tasmania.

It is noted that Women’s Speak Tasmania do not support these posters in any form.

2.5. The Council considered permanent signage at its meeting held on 17 June 2019 where the matter was deferred back to Committee.

2.6. It is noted that the installation of trans and gender diverse posters may have un-intended social consequences and as such, a temporary poster installation is seen preferable at this stage.

3. Recommendation

That trans and gender diverse signage not be displayed on a permanent basis, at this stage, however the Council note the inclusion of this information in the City’s annual program of periodical display in the City’s public toilets.

4. Background

4.1. A notice of motion tabled at the Council meeting held on 20 May 2019 proposed a motion as follows:

‘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 develop 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’.

Part A

4.2. Part A of the motion falls within the scope of the City’s program that provides facilities for the display of health and information posters in both cubicles and on walls next to basins within a number of public toilet facilities.

This initiative involves the City partnering with a number of relevant organisations, and provides a range of posters on display for periods throughout the year.

4.3. Consultation on a poster design has now been carried out with Women’s Heath Tasmania, Transforming Tasmania and Working it Out who are all supportive of the temporary poster campaign.

The consensus wording for the posters is:

We all need somewhere to go.

If we,

o accept that our bodies come in all different shapes and sizes and

o respect each other's privacy,

then everyone can feel safe in here.

4.4. Women Speak Tasmania were contacted for their thoughts on the poster wording and they provided the following response:

'Women Speak Tasmania fundamentally disagree that women should be encouraged to accept any male bodied person in sex segregated facilities. We know that women will not feel safe with male bodied people in public sex segregated toilets.

Council operate sex segregated change rooms also and any policy that applies to toilets needs to apply to change rooms so that Hobart City Council will not fail the double standards test.

Women Speak Tasmania would like to present our arguments to full Council on policy on sex segregated facilities and gendered facilities.’

4.5. Poster designs are currently being finalised ready for installation before the end of the year.

Part B

4.6. The Parks and Recreation Committee considered a report in the matter at its meeting held on 6 June 2019, whereat it recommended the following:

That: 1. Trans and Gender diverse posters not be displayed on a permanent basis, however be included on an annual program of display in the City’s public toilets.

2. The development and design of the posters to be in collaboration with relevant organisations including Women Speak Tasmania, Working it Out and Transforming Tasmania.

4.7. The Council considered the recommendation at its meeting held 17 June 2019 and deferred both clauses back to the Committee for further information.

4.7.1. A proposed amendment was moved at the Council meeting to consult with Women’s Health Tasmania rather than Women Speak Tasmania, however this amendment was not put as a procedural motion to defer the matter was adopted.

4.7.2. An undertaking was also made to provide approximate costs for the installation of permanent signage, with $2,550 for 102 installations estimated.

4.8. Whilst it is noted the Committee’s intention with regard to an all-inclusive approach to the design, it is clear that some of these groups have strongly opposing views and as such, an agreement on the poster design from all parties is unlikely.

4.9. Officers have engaged directly with Working it Out, Transforming Tasmania and Women’s Health Tasmania who are all supportive of temporary signage and the wording to be included.

4.10. As discussed in the previous report, it is considered more advantageous in having the temporary signs on a rotational basis to keep the message ‘fresh’ and as such permanent signage is not recommended.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that trans and gender diverse posters be displayed as soon as practical as part of the City’s safety information program within public convenience facilities within poster frames.

5.2. An annual booking for the ongoing display of the posters be included as part of the City’s information provision in public toilets.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The initiative is supported by the following strategies within the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-29:

Outcome 2.2

2.2.1 Support people from all backgrounds and life experiences to participate in Hobart life.

2.2.2 Support and advocate for all people and communities to celebrate their histories and identities and encourage mutual understanding

2.2.6 Identify those people in the community who are most disadvantaged, excluded and vulnerable and develop appropriate initiatives to address their issues, in partnership with stakeholders.

6.2. The display of trans and gender diverse posters is also strongly supported by the Community Safety Commitment 2019 and the Social Inclusion Strategy 2014 – 2019.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result:

7.1.1. There is no additional cost associated with the installation of temporary signage as this fits within the existing program.

7.1.2. Were permanent signs preferred, operational costs in the order of $2,550 for the installation of permanent signage could be accommodated within the Cleansing operational budget.

7.1.2.1. The cost would be based on 102 toilets at $25 per sign installed.

7.1.2.2. A total of 102 signs would be required to cover each of the City’s toilets (allowing for one sign in each male and female facility). Signage has not been allowed for in accessible facilities as they are generally unisex facilities such as at St David’s Park and Cornelian Bay.

8. Social and Customer Considerations

8.1. With the recent changes to State legislation around birth certificates it is considered appropriate and positive that the City should encourage promotion of the rights of the Trans and Gender diverse population.

8.2. It is noted that the installation of trans and gender diverse posters may have un-intended social consequences and as such, a three month, temporary poster installation is seen as a good starting point.

8.2.1. As an issue that sparks debate and strong opinion, posters may create a back-lash of discriminatory comment in the public sphere.

8.2.2. In the consultation process it has also been suggested that posters may be understood differently by people from different cultural backgrounds and so a broad inclusion message may be preferable for permanent signage.

9. Marketing and Media

9.1. Officers will consider opportunities for media engagement during the install of the temporary trans and gender diverse posters.

10. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1. In depth consultation with Working it Out and Transforming Tasmania has directly informed the wording and design for the posters.

10.2. Women’s Health Tasmania were consulted on the draft wording and design for the posters and were supportive of the inclusion of these posters on a rotational basis.

10.3. Women Speak Tasmania were consulted on the draft wording for the posters and did not support these posters, or any messaging that encourages women to accept any one who appears different (ie male) in a female toilet.

10.4. The City’s Community Life Team have supported the consultation process and assisted in the development of this report.

11. Delegation

11.1. The matter is delegated to the Council.

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

Lee Farnhill

Manager Parks and Recreation

Kimbra Parker

Manager Community and Culture

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

tims short

Tim Short

Director Community Life

Date: 31 October 2019

File Reference: F19/124052

Item No. 6.3

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REPORT TITLE: McAulays Reserve, Sandy Bay - Proposed Track Upgrade

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Program Leader Bushland Recreation

Manager Bushland

Director City Amenity

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to consider the upgrade and extension of a walking track for improved community access within McAulay Reserve, Sandy Bay.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The existing walking track that traverses McAulays Reserve between McAulay Road and Manning Avenue that provides a link to Waimea Heights Primary School is of a low standard and warrants a capital investment and upgrade by the City.

2.2. The track demonstrates a high level of use especially for school children and the unformed surface and grade are not consistent with City’s track standards.

2.3. There is currently no formal track between McAulay Road and the school boundary, though through regular use an informal pathway exists.

2.4. It is proposed the City upgrade the walking track, between Manning Avenue and McAulay Road, and undertake its formal extension through to the boundary of Waimea Heights Primary School, at an estimated cost of $50,000, with minor operational expense to maintain the path estimated at $1,500 per annum.

2.5. It is proposed the Council consider the project when it determines its 2020-21 Capital Works Program.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The report seeking to upgrade the McAulays Reserve, Sandy Bay walking track, between Manning Avenue and McAulay Road, and its extension through to the boundary of Waimea Heights Primary School, be received and noted.

2. Funding for track improvement and extension works be considered when the Council determines the 2020-21 Capital Works Program and Annual Budget at an estimated cost of $50,000 with an estimated annual operational expense of $1,500 per annum.

4. Background

4.1. The existing walking track (marked in RED in the image below) is a 140m long, mostly grass surfaced Class 3 track (low grade) that traverses McAulays Reserve between McAulay Road and Manning Avenue that provides a link between Manning Avenue and Waimea Heights Primary School that is well used by local school children.

Track context in McAulays Reserve, Sandy Bay

4.2. The existing track does not meet the City’s desired standards and warrants capital investment and upgrade.

IMG_0464 (Medium) IMG_0480 (Medium) IMG_0468 (Medium)
Western entrance to walking track Existing timber bridge Eastern entrance towards bridge

4.3. Capital works will involve resurfacing, installation of steps and some minor realignment in respect to steeper sections.

The small pedestrian bridge as seen in the image above is scheduled for replacement as part of the City’s program of repairs arising from the May 2018 storm event.

4.4. As noted in the previous image, there is currently no formal track between McAulay Road and the school boundary, though through regular use an informal pathway exists.

As part of the works, it is proposed to extend the formal track to the School (being approximately 50m).

4.5. Total works are costed at approximately $50,000, with minor operational expense to maintain the path estimated at $1,500 per annum.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed to seek funding of an estimated $50,000 to allow for track upgrade and extension works to proceed, as part of the City’s 2020-21 Capital Works Program.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The proposal is compatible with the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-2029:

6.2. Strategy 5.1.1

Improve connectively throughout Hobart’s inner city and suburbs

6.3. Strategy 6.5.4

Develop and enhance the network of walking, cycling, mountain biking and other recreational tracks and trails throughout the City’s open space network

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. Not scheduled to be constructed in the current year’s program.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. It is proposed that the costs of the works of $50,000 be included in the City’s 2020-21 Capital Works Program.

7.2.2. Ongoing maintenance costs of $1,500 has been identified.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Regular inspection and maintenance costs will increase by approximately $1,500 per year.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. There is a low probability of minor injury on some sections of the existing track in its current state of repairs.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The area is largely modified parkland – there are no environmental considerations.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The track in its current condition is servicing local demand by providing additional local recreational opportunities and allowing children to access community resources.

10.2. Track use is less desirable in times of wet weather when some grassy and soil sections may impact upon footwear and lower clothing and discourage multiple people walking abreast and present a greater risk by unsure footing on steep natural surface elements.

11. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

11.1. Friends of McAulay Reserve have a special interest in the outcome and have identified a community use that currently exceeds the surface standard of the track.

11.2. As design works progress, consultation with the School will be undertaken.

12. Delegation

12.1. The matter is delegated to the Council.

Greg Milne

Program Leader Bushland Recreation

John Fisher

Manager Bushland

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

Date: 31 October 2019

File Reference: F19/126948

Item No. 6.4

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REPORT TITLE: 188A Lenah Valley Road, Lenah Valley - Lease Renewal - Lenah Valley RSL and Community Club Over Parts of Haldane Reserve

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Senior Parks Planner

Manager Bushland

Director City Amenity

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. This report seeks approval for the renewal of the lease of portions of the City’s Haldane Reserve, Lenah Valley to the Lenah Valley RSL and Community Club for the RSL’s war memorial and the provision of car parking to service patrons of the Lenah Valley RSL.

2. Report Summary

2.1. A 2009 Council lease and licence agreement with the Lenah Valley RSL and Community Club has recently expired. The agreement extends over portions of Haldane Reserve which are defined as Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Areas 1 and 2 (refer to Attachment A). These areas contain the RSL war memorial, access to the memorial, formal parking for club members, and area for occasional overflow car parking.

2.2. The Club is seeking a renewal of the agreement, on similar terms.

2.3. During discussions, the Club raised concerns that the formalised car park (Area 2) is regularly filling up resulting in Club members often being unable to park in their own carpark.

Other car parking in the neighbouring environs is limited and often fully occupied, with the car park being used by Lenah Valley Primary School parents and carers for student drop-offs and pick-ups, Pat Murrane Hall and John Turnbull Park visitors, and staff and clients of the neighbouring Child Health Clinic.

2.3.1. The Club has sought to gain more permanent parking access to Lot 3 that is currently only capable of being used for occasional overflow car parking.

2.3.2. Due to site constraints, and upon further discussions with the Club, it is proposed that the Club be encouraged to negotiate with the State Government for the potential development of the rear of the adjoining neighbouring Child Health Clinic property at 186 Lenah Valley Road, into additional Club parking.

2.4. It is proposed to renew the lease and licence agreement with the Club, on a new five plus five year lease for the areas identified in Attachment A.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. A new lease be executed with the Lenah Valley RSL and Community Club over portions of the City’s Haldane Reserve, Lenah Valley, as shown as Lot 1 and Lot 2 on Plan F-930-40 to Attachment A of the report.

(i) The lease include a licence for unrestricted access to Area 1 and Area 2, and a licence to use Lot 3 for overflow parking on special occasions with prior approval of the General Manager.

(ii) The lease term be for 5 years (with the option of for a further 5 years) at nominal rental value.

2. Community engagement be undertaken pursuant to Sections 178 and 179 of the Local Government Act 1993.

(i) Upon conclusion of the community engagement process;

(a) Should no objections be received, the General Manager be authorised to finalise the terms and conditions of the lease; or alternatively

(b) Should objections be received, a further report be provided to the Council on the matter.

3. Should a new lease be approved, the value of the reduced rental to the Club be recorded in the City’s Annual Report in accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’.

4. The Club be encouraged to negotiate with the Department of Health to access the rear of the adjoining Child Health Clinic property at 186 Lenah Valley Road, for potential development of additional car parking.

4. Background

4.1. Since 2009 the Lenah Valley RSL and Community Club has leased and licenced portions of Haldane Reserve at 188A Lenah Valley Road as these areas contain their war memorial, access to it, and car parking to service patrons of the Lenah Valley RSL Club.

4.2. The lease expired in February 2019 and the Club is now seeking its renewal (noting that it has been on a valid month to month basis since its expiration).

4.3. The previous lease covered five defined areas Lot 1 (war memorial), Lot 2 (car parking and storage), Lot 3 (overflow car parking in Haldane Reserve) and Area 2 (bitumen car park).

4.4. City officers met with Club representatives to discuss a range of matters in relation to the lease.

4.5. The Club has concerns that the formalised car park (Area 2) is regularly filling up resulting in Club members often being unable to park in their own carpark.

Other car parking in the neighbouring environs is limited and often fully occupied, so the Club car park is now being used by Lenah Valley Primary School parents and carers for student drop-offs and pick-ups, Pat Murrane Hall and John Turnbull Park visitors, and staff and clients of the neighbouring Child Health Clinic.

4.6. The Club’s membership has also increased with the Glenorchy RSL’s sudden closure earlier this year.

4.7. For this reason the Club is seeking to negotiate more permanent access to Lot 3 which forms part of a fire break in Haldane Reserve and requires access through lockable bollards.

4.7.1. The current agreement only allows the Club to access the area for use as an overflow car parking for special occasions with prior approval of the General Manager.

4.8. During the discussions, it was noted that Lot 3 has significant constraints for long term use as a car park, including:

4.8.1. The terrain and slope catching stormwater coming from a large number of neighbouring shed roofs which impacts the RSL building that would require significant intervention and stormwater management to be managed effectively in the longer term.

4.8.2. The RSL building and carpark were badly damaged from the May 2018 storm event and works required within the Reserve to address this exposure are likely to remove the option of the site being used as an overflow car park in the future.

4.8.3. The City’s Development Appraisal Unit also advise that if Lot 3 was to continue to be regularly used as a carpark in the long term, a planning application for a formal car park would be required.

4.8.4. It is also located in Haldane Reserve which is classified as Public Land.

4.9. Both Club representatives and City officers agreed that the neighbouring property owned by the State Government’s Department of Health would be a preferable location for a new secondary car park to service club needs.

The vacant land at rear of the adjoining Child Health Clinic building is flat, unused, and provides easier access options that would more easily service the older members.

4.10. It was therefore suggested that the Club approach the Department of Health to negotiate access to this property for this purpose.

If it was to succeed the Council may wish to consider supporting the Club in any applications for external funding for a car park. Details associated with that option have not been provided.

4.11. Based on these discussions, the new lease and licence terms are presented as follows:

4.11.1. The lease term be for 5 years with the option of for a further 5 years.

4.11.2. There be continued access to the areas marked Lot 1and Lot 2 and a licence for unrestricted access to the areas marked Area 1 and Area 2 on the lot plan (Attachment A)

4.11.3. A licence to access the area marked Lot 3 located in Haldane Reserve and its use only for overflow car parking for special occasions with prior approval of the General Manager.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that a lease and licence agreement be executed with the Lenah Valley RSL and Community Club over portions of the City’s property at Haldane Reserve defined as Lot 1, Lot 2, a licence for unrestricted access to Area 1 and Area 2 and a licence to use Lot 3 for overflow parking on special occasions with prior approval of the General Manager in accordance with Plan F-930-40 (Attachment A).

5.2. It is proposed that the lease term be for 5 years with the option of for a further 5 years.

5.2.1. Pursuant to Section 179 of the Local Government Act 1993, as the requested lease term exceeds five (5) years, the City undertake community consultation, as required under Section 178 of the Act ‘Sale, exchange and disposal of public land’.

5.2.2. It is proposed that subject to no receipt of public objections to the proposed lease, following the community consultation prescribed under Section 179 of the Act, the General Manager negotiate the terms of the lease, with the value of the benefit to be recorded in the City’s Annual Report, in accordance with Council Policy Grant and Benefits Disclosure.

5.2.3. In accordance with the Act, should any objections be received from the public, a further report will be presented back to the Council.

5.3. The Club be encouraged to negotiate with the Department of Health to access the adjoining neighbouring property at 186 Lenah Valley Road, for potential development of additional car parking.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. This proposal is consistent with the City of Hobart Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-2029:

Strategy 2.3.1 Provide and progressively enhance a range of quality places and facilities where people can enjoy education, recreation, socialising, healthy living and events.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The rental value of Lots1, 2 and 3 in Haldane Reserve has been valued by at $1,350 per annum

7.1.2. The Club has applied for the rent to be reduced to $100 per annum (being the term of the previous agreement) on the grounds that the car park is used by a range of local users which has impacted club access and use; and the RSL is a registered charity.

7.1.3. The grounds for the RSL’s application are considered to be fair and reasonable. It is therefore proposed that the rent be reduced to $100 per annum.

7.1.4. The value of the reduced rental is recorded in the City’s Annual Report in accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. The lease agreement is for a five year plus five year term factoring the fee reduction it will generate $100 per annum for that period.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Maintenance of the car park is undertaken by the Club.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. The Club has been a responsible tenant over the last 10 years of the previous lease. This relationship is expected to continue.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The environmental impact of occasional parking on Lot 3 in the short term is negligible with the frequency of use for overflow parking averaging every 2-4 weeks.

10. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1. City Officers have been working closely with Club representatives to determine the best outcome for the Club, the Reserve, and parking arrangements.

10.2. Pursuant to Sections 179 and Section 178 of the Local Government Act 1993, community consultation is required to be undertaken in accordance with the Act, as listed below:

10.2.1. Notification in The Mercury on at least 2 separate occasions;

10.2.2. Display of the notification onsite;

10.2.3. The notifications to advise the public that any objection to the proposed lease may be made to the City within 21 days of the date of the first publication.

11. Delegation

11.1. This matter is delegated to Council.

Jill Hickie

Senior Parks Planner

John Fisher

Manager Bushland

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

Date: 1 November 2019

File Reference: F19/139088

Attachment a: Proposed lease and licenced areas - Haldane Reserve, 188A Lenah Valley Road, Lenah Valley ⇩

Item No. 7.1

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7. Motions of which Notice has been Given

7.1 Unleashing of Greyhounds in Designated Off Leash Area

File Ref: F19/106384; 13-1-9

Councillor Holly Ewin

Motion:

1. The City of Hobart lobbies the State Government to table an amendment to the Dog Control Act 2000 s18, in a timely manner, to allow for greyhounds to be unleashed in a designated off leash area.

2. The City of Hobart lobbies LGAT to support this amendment.

3. Council officers to identify an appropriate piece of land to develop as a greyhound off leash area, to ensure that there is not an unnecessary delay when the amendment is passed.”

Rationale:

“Animal welfare advocates have long had serious misgivings about the treatment of greyhounds, in the racing and gambling industries. The 2015 Animals Australia expose and ensuing inquiries, legislative changes and changes in community expectations, have led to people embracing greyhounds as pets to stem the numbers of animals killed, when the racing industry discards them.

In Tasmania, there are an estimated 2500 greyhounds as pets, with Brightside Farm Sanctuary and the Greyhound Adoption Program adopting out around 250 dogs a year.

Enabling legislation was required for people to lawfully adopt greyhounds as pets, as historically legislation had directed greyhounds to be muzzled, providing a psychological and legal barrier to greys being seen as potential family pets.

Muzzling greys suggested that they were dangerous and different. The reality is that greys were being muzzled because they had been live baited. Using small furry animals as lures meant that cats and other pets were fair game to a live baited greys and muzzling kept them from doing the very thing they had been trained to do.

What I hope this motion will achieve is the next step in inclusion for greys and their owners and the next stage in their freedom.

We take registration fees from greyhound owners, therefore it follows that we should get ahead of the next legislative changes to allow greyhounds off leash in designated areas and show our community that we are a contemporary council which supports animal welfare, so that as soon as the legislative changes are through state parliament, we have the designated space ready to go.

https://tasmps.greens.org.au/sites/default/files/Greyhound%20Inquiry_Dissenting%20Report_Cassy%20OConnorMP.pdf”

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 administration of the Dog Control Act 2000.”

Item No. 9.1

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Memorandum: Lord Mayor

Deputy Lord Mayor

Elected Members

Response to Question Without Notice

Vehicle Restrictions on Pinnacle Road

Meeting: Parks and Recreation Committee

Meeting date: 12 September 2019

Raised by: Lord Mayor Reynolds

Question:

Could the Director please advise what steps the Council can take in the short term to restrict large tonnage buses and oversized vehicles on Pinnacle Road on the basis of safety and traffic management?

Response:

Section 42 of Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 allows for the closure of dangerous highway, as extracted below:

42. Closure of dangerous highways

(1) Where the corporation's engineer or an officer of the corporation who is authorized to give a report as provided in section 41 certifies that a local highway is unsafe to traffic or a particular class of traffic, it may close the highway to that traffic, erecting such barriers and carrying out such other works as are necessary for that purpose.

(2) The Governor may give written directions to a corporation for the reopening, either generally or to a particular class of traffic, of a highway in respect of which it has taken action under this section, and the corporation shall take such steps as are necessary to give effect to the directions.

(3) Where a corporation takes any action under this section, it shall keep posted near the highway a notice of the extent to which the highway has been closed to traffic and the reasons for its closure.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), a notice posted under that subsection is not required to be kept posted for a period longer than 2 years.

(5) A corporation is not, as the authority under a duty to maintain the highway, liable for injury occasioned to, or the loss suffered by, a person who uses a highway contrary to the terms of a notice posted under subsection (3) or takes any action that the barriers and other works erected or carried out under this section appear to be designed to prevent.

Previous external safety audits of Pinnacle Road have not recommended restricting vehicles based on size or weight (ie coaches, Winnebago’s etc).

However, with the noted increase in vehicle movement in recent times, a further safety risk assessment is underway utilising qualified external engineering expertise. The City will review the assessment upon its receipt and consider any proposed recommendations or measures to ensure public safety.

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

Date: 31 October 2019

File Reference: F19/126340; 13-1-10

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Focus and Direction	We have clear goals and plans to achieve sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the Hobart community.
Creativity and Innovation	We embrace new approaches and continuously improve to achieve better outcomes for our community.
Accountability	We work to high ethical and professional standards and are accountable for delivering outcomes for our community.