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MINUTES

The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting

 

Open Portion

 

Monday, 12 May 2025 at 4.00pm

 

 



 

Minutes (Open Portion)

The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting

Page 1

 

12/5/2025

 

 

 ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

1.      Acknlowledgement of country. 4

2.      Confirmation of Minutes. 4

3.      Consideration of Supplementary Items. 4

4.      Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest. 5

5.      Transfer of Agenda Items. 5

6.      Items for workshopping.. 5

6.1    North Hobart Area Briefing. 5

6.2    North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan. 6

6.3    Derwent River Ferry Expansion - Update. 6

7.      Responses to Questions without Notice. 7

8.      Questions without Notice. 8

9.      Closed Portion of the Meeting.. 10

 


 

Minutes (Open Portion)

The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting

Page 1

 

12/05/2025

 

 

The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held on Monday, 12 May 2025 at 4.00pm in the Uniting Church, North Hobart.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Councillor L M Elliot (Chairperson)

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Dr Z E Sherlock

Councillor J L Kelly

Alderman L A Bloomfield

Councillor R J Posselt

Councillor B Lohberger

Councillor G H Kitsos

Councillor W N S Coats

 

NOMINEE MEMBERS

Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds

Alderman M Zucco

Councillor W F Harvey

Councillor M S C Dutta

 

PRESENT:

Councillor L M Elliot (Chairperson)

Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Dr Z E Sherlock

Councillor W F Harvey

Councillor M S C Dutta

Alderman L A Bloomfield

Councillor R J Posselt

Councillor B Lohberger

Councillor G H Kitsos

 

 

APOLOGIES:

Alderman M Zucco

Councillor J L Kelly

Councillor W N S Coats

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Nil.

 

 

In accordance with

clause 4.6 of the terms of reference the Chief Executive Officer appointed Councillor Harvey as an appointed member of the Committee.

 

In accordance with

clause 5.3 of the terms of reference the Chief Executive Officer appointed Councillor Dutta and the Lord Mayor Councillor Reynolds as appointed members of the Committee

 

 

 

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sherlock arrived at the meeting at 4.03pm and was not present for items 1 to 5.

 

Lord Mayor Councillor Reynolds arrived at 4.10pm and was not present for items 1 to 5.

 

Councillor Dutta left the meeting at 5.45pm, during item 6.1.2, returning at 5.49pm during item 6.1.3.

 

Councillor Kitsos left the meeting at 5.45pm,during item 6.1.2, returning at 5.46pm during item 6.1.3.

 

Councillor Harvey left the meeting at 5.46pm during item 6.1.2, returning at 5.47pm during item 6.1.3.

 

Councillor Sherlock left the meeting at 5.47pm, during item 6.1.2, returning at 5.52pm during 6.1.3.

 

Councillor Posselt left the meeting at 5.49pm, during 6.1.2, returning at 5.51pm during 6.1.3.

 

Councillor Lohberger left the meeting at 5.49pm, during 6.1.2, returning at 5.52pm during 6.1.3.

 

Councillor Dutta left the meeting at 5.51pm, during 6.1.2, returning at 5.52pm during 6.1.3.

 

 

1.       Acknlowledgement of country

 

         

 

2.       Confirmation of Minutes

 

Bloomfield

 

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Hobart Workshop Committee meeting held on Monday, 14 April 2025, be confirmed as an accurate record.

 

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Elliot

 

Bloomfield

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

Harvey

 

Dutta

 

 

Committee Resolution:

 

The minutes were signed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Chief Executive Officer.

 

No supplementary items were received.

 

 

4.       Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

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

 

Elected Members 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.

 

No interest was indicated.

 

 

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?

 

No items were transferred.

 

6.       Items for workshopping

 

The City of Hobart utilises the workshop forum as allowed under the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 as a mechanism to receive information in relation to specific matter.

 

In accordance with the Terms of Reference the Committee, any matter that is listed on the agenda for workshopping may not be the subject of a Committee decision, other than a resolution that the item be noted.

 

 

6.1      North Hobart Area Briefing

            File Ref: F25/35505

 

The Chief Executive Officer, Director Strategic and Regulatory Services Network, Director Community and Economic Development and Director Infrastructure and Assets Network provided a presentation on work that has been approved by Council to be undertaken in the North Hobart precinct over the next 2 years.

Elected members were able to discuss and ask questions of Officers in relation to short term development works being undertaken in the North Hobart precinct.

 

Attachment

a    North Hobart Area Briefing - Presentation  

 

 

 

6.2      North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan

            File Ref: F25/29337; 23/40

 

The Manager Strategic Land Use Planning and  Director Strategic and Regulatory Services provided a presentation on the North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan.  The purpose of  the presentation was to brief elected members on what stakeholders want in relation to future / long term development of the North Hobart precinct.

 

Elected members were able to discuss and provide feedback to Officers on how engagement was undertaken and how it is being used to shape the plan.  It was also noted that that the North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan will be considered at the May 2025 Council meeting for final endorsement.

 

 

Community input relating to the item was heard from Julia Gibson and Jenny Smith (joint deputation, representing the North Hobart Community Association) and from Chris Merridew.

 

Attachment

a    6.2 North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan - Presentation  

 

 

 

6.3      Derwent River Ferry Expansion - Update

            File Ref: F25/35510

 

The Project Manager and Manager Strategic Communications, Engagement and Marketing gave a presentation on the new passenger ferry terminal at Lords Beach Sandy Bay and also an update on community engagement.

Elected members were able to discuss the engagement process and why Lords Beach was chosen, noting that concept plans (only) for the proposed terminal are complete.

 

Community input in relation to this item was heard from Chris Sayers, Chris Merridew, Michael Fletcher, Gail Ridley and Lorraine Sayers.

 

Attachment

a    6.3 Derwent Rivers Ferry Expansion - Presentation  

 

7.       Responses to Questions without Notice

Regulation 29(3) Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
File Ref: 13-1-10

 

The Chief Executive Officer reports:-

 

“In accordance with the procedures approved in respect to Questions Without Notice, the following responses to questions taken on notice are provided to the Committee for information.

 

The Committee is reminded that in accordance with Regulation 29(3) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, the Chairperson is not to allow discussion or debate on either the question or the response.”

 

Posselt

That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 7 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 12 May 2025, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

AYES

NOES

Deputy Lord Mayor Sherlock

 

Elliot

 

Bloomfield

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

Lord Mayor Reynolds

 

Harvey

 

Dutta

 

 

Committee Resolution:

 

That the responses to questions without notice marked at item 7.1 to 7.7 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 12 May 2025, be received and noted.

 

7.1           Community Engagement

Memorandum of the Director Strategic and Regulatory Services of 17 March 2025

 

7.2           Bike Kitchen

Memorandum of the Director Corporate Services of 17 March 2025

 

7.3           Petitions for Public Meetings

Memorandum of the Director Corporate Services of 14 April 2025

 

7.4           Hobart Workshop Committee Community Meetings

Memorandum of the Director Corporate Services of 24 March 2025

 

7.5           Acknowledgement of Country

Memorandum of the Director Community and Economic Development of 24 March 2025

 

7.6           Contractor Conflict of Interest

Memorandum of the Director Corporate Services of 24 March 2025

 

7.7           Digital Carbon Footprint

Memorandum of the Director Corporate Services of 14 April 2025

 

 

Delegation: Committee

 

8.       Questions without Notice

Regulation 29 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

File Ref: 13-1-10

 

8.1      Lord Mayor Councillor Reynolds - Parking minimums in commercial zone?

 

Question:           Are there any parking minimums in a Commercial Zone?

Response:         The Director Strategic and Regulatory Services advised that there are no absolute minimums.  Any consideration of the provision of carparking below the permitted requirements are considered against performance/discretionary criteria.

 

 

 

8.2      Councillor Dutta - Neighbourhood Plan input

 

Question:           Will Elected Members, not present tonight, have the opportunity to provide feedback on the North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan?

Response:         The Chief Executive Officer advised that the Director Strategic and Regulatory Services and the Manager of Land Use and Development Planning have been engaging with Alderman Zucco and Councillor Kelly.

 

 

 

8.3      Councillor Posselt - Policy - Urban Tree Canopy in road reserves

 

Question:           In 2023 the Council resolved to develop a policy that prioritises street tree planting over the installation of car parking. Has this policy been developed and are there any instances of it being enacted?

Response:         The Chief Executive Officer confirmed that it had been actioned.

 

9.       Closed Portion of the Meeting

 

Lohberger

That the Committee resolve by majority that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to regulation 15(1) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 because the items included on the closed agenda contain the following matters:  

 

·         Minutes of a Closed meeting

·         Matters relating to possible litigation

·         Closed Questions without notice

 

The following items were discussed: -

 

Item No. 1          Minutes of the last meeting of the Closed Portion of the Committee 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       Selfs Point/Cornelian Bay Master Plan – Potential Cornelian Bay Sports Ground Configurations

LG(MP)R 15(2)(i)

Item No. 5          Questions Without Notice

 

MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY

VOTING RECORD

 

AYES

NOES

Deputy Lord Mayor Sherlock

 

Elliot

 

Bloomfield

 

Posselt

 

Lohberger

 

Kitsos

 

Lord Mayor Reynolds

 

Harvey

 

Dutta

 

 

Delegation:       Committee

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business the Open portion of the meeting closed at 7.06pm.

 

 

 

 

 

TAKEN AS READ AND SIGNED AS A CORRECT RECORD THIS
19th DAY OF mAY 2025.

CHAIRperson