Minutes (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

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18/10/2017

Minutes (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

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18/10/2017

SEXTON

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Community, Culture and Events Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 13 September 2017, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      2017-18 Fees and Charges - Salamanca Market

SEXTON

That:   1.    Casual stallholder site fees be increased by 10% in line with other stallholders.

2.    The schedule of fees and charges for Salamanca Market, marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017, and as amended by clause 1 be adopted effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017-18 financial year.

3.    Any adjustments to fees and charges for a licensed stallholder be applied retrospectively on a pro-rata basis from 1 July 2017.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Casual stallholder site fees be increased by 10% in line with other stallholders.

2.    The schedule of fees and charges for Salamanca Market, marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017, and as amended by clause 1 be adopted effective from 1 July 2017 for the 2017-18 financial year.

3.    Any adjustments to fees and charges for a licensed stallholder be applied retrospectively on a pro-rata basis from 1 July 2017.

6.2      Five Year Review of Salamanca Market Stallholder Licence Agreement

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director Community Development of 13 October 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The final 2017-2022 Salamanca Market Stallholder Licence Agreement marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017, be approved by the Council.

2.    The approved 2017-2022 Salamanca Market Stallholder Licence Agreement be distributed to all licensed Salamanca Market stallholders for signature.

3.    The petitioners be advised of the Council’s decision.

6.3      Urban Art Walls: Iteration 4 - Bidencopes Lane

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Community and Cultural Programs the and Director Community Development of 13 October 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the Council approve the implementation of a fourth iteration of the Urban Art Walls project to be located within Bidencopes Lane and other inner city locations, as part of the Vibrance Festival in early 2018 (February/March), at an estimated cost of $40,000 to be funded from the existing allocation for Public Art in the 2017-18 Annual Plan.

6.4      Australia Day

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Community and Cultural Programs and the Director Community Development of 18 October 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council commit to the non-politicisation and continuation of all citizenship ceremonies it conducts.  Thereby, the citizenship ceremony on 26 January will be conducted in accordance with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code.

2.    The Council officially support a change of date for Australia Day, to be held on a day other than 26 January^, advocated by:

(i)      Officially supporting and becoming part of the national #changethedate campaign;

(ii)     Submitting the following motion to the next Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) General Meeting, “That LGAT lobby the Australian Government to change the date of Australia Day.”;

(iii)    Joining with other Australian councils that support a change of date from 26 January, to lobby the Australian Government via jointly prepared correspondence, in line with the resolution passed by the National General Assembly of Local Government in June 2017; and

(iv)    Aldermen participating in the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community’s Invasion Day Protest on 26 January in Hobart, with the City providing event support, if required.

3.      The Council seek ways to further engage with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community.

4.      The Council continue to sponsor and support the Sandy Bay Regatta.

6.5      Late Night Toilet Provision - Salamanca/Waterfront Precinct

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Community and Cultural Programs and the Director Community Development of 18 October 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    A four month trial extension of the operating hours of Salamanca Square public toilets to 3 am for late night use on Friday and Saturday nights and special events, be undertaken from 3 November 2017 to 24 February 2018 inclusive.

2.    The costs of cleansing, security, and related maintenance associated with this trial be met by an additional budget allocation of $23,135 within the Community Planning and Coordination function in the 2017-18 Annual Plan.

6.6      Community Development Grants Program - Recommendations - Round Two 2017 Round

THOMAS

That:   1.    The Council approve the recommended level of funding to the respective applicants for assistance under the 2017-18 Community Development Grants Program under the streams of Community, Creative Hobart, and Events as outlined below:

(i)      The projects recommended for full funding from round two 2017 of the Community Development Grants Program as detailed in Table 1 of Attachment A to item 6.6 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017.

(ii)     The projects recommended for partial funding from round two 2017 of the Community Development Grants Program as detailed in Table 2 of Attachment A to item 6.6 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017.

(iii)    The projects not recommended for funding from round two 2017 of the Community Development Grants Program as detailed in Table 3 of Attachment A to item 6.6 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017.

2.    The value of the recommended projects is $23,076.51 for Community Grants, $48,629 for Creative Hobart Medium and Small Grants, and $73,851 for Event Grants.

3.    In order to build the City’s relationship with the performing arts sector and the Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC), that $5,000 in cash support be granted to both the Theatre Council of Tasmania Inc. for the 2018 Tasmanian Theatre Awards and to SAC for the ‘24 Hours in Hobart’ project.

4.    In line with a previous report submitted to the Community Culture and Events Committee of 9 November 2016, support for the Estia Greek Festival, Festa Italia and the City of Hobart Eisteddfod be considered as part of an urgent report on the possible establishment of a ‘City Partnerships’ program with community based events and their supporting organisations, such as the Royal Hobart Regatta and the Sandy Bay Regatta, which have had long standing grant or support recipient relationships with the City of Hobart.

5.    All funding applicants be advised accordingly.

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

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council approve the recommended level of funding to the respective applicants for assistance under the 2017-18 Community Development Grants Program under the streams of Community, Creative Hobart, and Events as outlined below:

(i)      The projects recommended for full funding from round two 2017 of the Community Development Grants Program as detailed in Table 1 of Attachment A to item 6.6 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017.

(ii)     The projects recommended for partial funding from round two 2017 of the Community Development Grants Program as detailed in Table 2 of Attachment A to item 6.6 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017.

(iii)    The projects not recommended for funding from round two 2017 of the Community Development Grants Program as detailed in Table 3 of Attachment A to item 6.6 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 18 October 2017.

2.    The value of the recommended projects is $23,076.51 for Community Grants, $48,629 for Creative Hobart Medium and Small Grants, and $73,851 for Event Grants.

3.    In order to build the City’s relationship with the performing arts sector and the Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC), that $5,000 in cash support be granted to both the Theatre Council of Tasmania Inc. for the 2018 Tasmanian Theatre Awards and to SAC for the ‘24 Hours in Hobart’ project.

4.    In line with a previous report submitted to the Community Culture and Events Committee of 9 November 2016, support for the Estia Greek Festival, Festa Italia and the City of Hobart Eisteddfod be considered as part of an urgent report on the possible establishment of a ‘City Partnerships’ program with community based events and their supporting organisations, such as the Royal Hobart Regatta and the Sandy Bay Regatta, which have had long standing grant or support recipient relationships with the City of Hobart.

5.    All funding applicants be advised accordingly.

6.    The total grant provision 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 Director Community Development for Quick Response Grants

ZUCCO

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director Community Development of 13 October 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

6.8      Musica Viva Tasmania - Extension of Partnership Arrangement

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Community and Cultural Programs and the Director Community Development of 13 October 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    In light of the significant benefits that the Musica Viva Tasmania (MVT) concert program brings to the city, and in particular the benefits provided to the City of Hobart and the wider cultural community through the housing of the Steinway Model D concert grand piano in the Town Hall, the City of Hobart enter into a new partnership agreement with Musica Viva Tasmania, for a five year period from 2018-2022, that allows them to utilise the Town Hall for up to eight concerts per annum with no cost for hall hire.

2.    The City of Hobart continue to fund the insurance and maintenance charges associated with the piano at an annual cost of approximately $2140.

3.    An additional allocation of $11,000 be listed for consideration in the in the Halls function of the draft 2019-20 Annual Plan to undertake a major refurbishment of the piano.

4.    The General Manager be delegated the authority to amend the existing contractual deed that specifies the conditions relating to the housing of the grand piano to reflect the new partnership arrangement.

5.    The value of the in kind support provided to MVT be recorded in the relevant Annual Reports in accordance with the Council’s policy in relation to the disclosure of grants and benefits.

7.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

COCKER

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD