Minutes (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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20/9/2017

Minutes (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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20/09/2017

HARVEY

The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 23 August 2017, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society - Proposal and Business Plan

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director Parks and City Amenity of 21 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.    The insertion of the words by no later than 28 February 2018 after to word above in Clause 3.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society’s proposal and business plan for a tourist-oriented tramway attraction utilising restored historic Hobart trams be received and noted.

2.    The General Manager be authorised to engage expertise to peer review the business plan and provide advice on the potential capital cost associated with the infrastructure to support the tourist-oriented tramway proposal.

3.    A further report on the matter be submitted for consideration following the completion of the arrangements detailed above by no later than 28 February 2018.

6.2      Cup Conscious City - Coffee Cup Waste Avoidance Project

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Cleansing & Solid Waste and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 14 September 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The City’s participation in the waste avoidance program titled ‘Cup Conscious City’ be approved.

2.    The Council support Markets For Change to implement the Cup Conscious City disposable cup waste avoidance project, to a value of $4,500.

3.    The cost of the project be funded from the Solid Waste Policy and Strategy budget function within the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

4.    The City’s support be acknowledged by the project operators in relevant promotional material.

5.    The General Manager be provided delegation to approve similar small projects as developed as a component of the Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030.

6.3      Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use - 2016-2017 Annual Report

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Group Manager Infrastructure Planning and the Director City Infrastructure of 14 September 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    A further report be provided in 12 months on the City’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.

2.    Opportunities for positive media about the City’s achievements in regard to greenhouse gas emissions and energy use be sought.

3.    The Energy Savings Action Plan 2018 – 2020 (marked as Attachment B to item 6.3 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed.

6.4      Waste Strategy South - Membership Review

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Cleansing & Solid Waste and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 14 September 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The City maintain its membership of the Waste Strategy South throughout the period of the newly endorsed Waste Strategy South Action Plan 2017 – 2019.

2.    The City undertake a further review of its membership after the action plan period ends 30 June 2019.

3.    The City’s membership, at a cost of $32,240 per annum, be funded from the Solid Waste Strategy and Projects Budget Function.

4.    The minutes of future meetings of Waste Strategy South be distributed to Aldermen under memo, as they become available.

6.5      Response to a Petition - King Street, Sandy Bay (Rear of Magnet Court) - Request for Rectification of Unsightly Facade and Physical Measures to Prevent Illegal Parking

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 14 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.    The addition of the following two Clauses to read as follows:

“2.     Council officers make contact with the lead petitioners to organise an onsite meeting as soon as practicable to discuss the options available to address the matters of concern raised in the petition.

3.      The Council write to the owners of the building, advising of the concerns raised in the petition in relation to the unsightly façade located at the rear of Magnet Court and request for consideration be given to the possibility of beautifying the façade by way of rendering, if appropriate.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    In response to the petition tabled at the Council meeting held on 7 August 2017, containing 58 signatures and calling for the rectification of the unsightly façade and illegal parking on King Street at the rear of Magnet Court, Sandy Bay, the following advice be endorsed:

(i)      That the City’s parking enforcement unit patrol this general area of Sandy Bay a couple of times per week on an ongoing basis, patrols will focus on this specific area of King Street going forward to address the matter.

(ii)     In respect to the potential of tree plantings within the existing footpaths:

(a)     The presence of subsurface infrastructure and the relatively narrow width of the footpaths, plantings of tree are not readily feasible.

(b)     Asset renewal works and funding that might otherwise provide an opportunity to consider tree planting installations, as suggested in the City’s Street Tree Strategy, is not scheduled at this time.

2.    Council officers make contact with the lead petitioners to organise an onsite meeting as soon as practicable to discuss the options available to address the matters of concern raised in the petition.

3.    The Council write to the owners of the building, advising of the concerns raised in the petition in relation to the unsightly façade located at the rear of Magnet Court and request for consideration be given to the possibility of beautifying the façade by way of rendering, if appropriate.

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

6.6      Hill Street Pedestrian Improvement Project

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 14 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.    The deletion of Clause 4.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The revised concept design for pedestrian crossing points, median lane and bicycle lanes (marked as Attachment D to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be implemented.

2.    The Transport Commissioner be requested to consider a 40 km/h speed limit for Hill Street (between Molle Street and Arthur Street) following the implementation of this project.

3.    The findings of the Midson Traffic Report (marked as Attachment C to item 6.6 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) be endorsed and the following recommendations be adopted:

(i)      A trial implementation of a wombat crossing across Hill Street (on the northern side of the Pine Street roundabout) be undertaken, subject to further consultation with directly impacted property owners, residents and businesses and all statutory advertising and approvals.

(ii)     Results of the trial, including recommendations on the installation of two additional wombat crossing in Hill Street (at both Warwick Street and Patrick Street), be the subject of a further report.

(iii)    Further surveys of pedestrians and pedestrian types over a longer period (i.e. one school week) be done at the Patrick Street roundabout and the results forwarded to the Transport Commissioner for consideration of a children’s crossing and adult crossing guard.

(iv)    Traffic signals not be implemented at the Arthur Street / Hill Street or Patrick Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Hill Street intersections at this time.

4.    The required funding for the installation of wombat crossings at Warwick Street and Patrick Street (if not trialled) be listed for consideration in the 2018‑19 Annual Plan, with installation contingent on a successful trial and future resolution of Council.

5.    The Transport Commissioner be requested to provide assistance as may be required with the implementation of an awareness and education campaign regarding the use of wombat crossings.

6.    Midson Traffic be requested to provide a briefing to the community on the outcomes of its report.

6.7      Pedestrian Traffic Signals - Macquarie Street, South Hobart

RUZICKA

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and  Director City Infrastructure of 15 September 2017, be adopted, amended by the following:

1.    The deletion of the words In the event that prior to the word the in Clause 2.

2.    The deletion of Clause 3.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:  1.     In response to the Council’s resolution of Monday 8 May 2017, the Council note the advice from Pitt & Sherry that the installation of pedestrian traffic lights in the vicinity of 373 Macquarie Street, South Hobart is feasible.

2.    The Council resolve to proceed with the installation of pedestrian traffic lights, a sum of $180,000 be listed for consideration in the 2018/2019 Annual Plan and officers work with representatives from the South Hobart community to minimise the potential loss of on-street parking availability.

6.8      Temporary Occupation of Elizabeth Street (Bus Mall) for Construction at 28-32 Elizabeth Street

DENISON

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 15 September 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:  1.     The Council receive and note the recommendations of the GHD Pty Ltd report “Hobart Bus Mall – Temporary Partial Relocation Proposal, Traffic Impact Assessment and Safety Analysis” (dated 22 June 2017 and included as Attachment B to item 6.8 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017), regarding the arrangements for the temporary relocation of eastern shore bus stops.

2.    Conditional in-principle approval be given for the developer of the Hyatt (Palace) Hotel to implement lane closures and road closures from mid-December 2017 for approximately 20 months until the works are complete, including:

(i)      The closure of the westbound traffic lane in Elizabeth Street (Macquarie Street to Collins Street) at all times.

(ii)     Full closure of Elizabeth Street (Macquarie Street to Collins Street) on weekends from Saturday 6am to Monday 6am (approved on a case-by-case basis), to accommodate the erection and dismantling of a tower crane.

3.      The General Manager be authorised to modify and/or withdraw the above approval due to concerns around road safety or traffic management.

4.      The approval be subject to the following conditions:

(i)      Consultation and notification of the closures be undertaken with those properties directly affected by the proposed works and adequate advanced warning be given to the travelling public (including public transport operators and their customers).

(ii)     Formal applications for traffic management permits and road closures be received and detailed traffic management plans being submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager’s nominee.

(iii)    Access for emergency vehicles be provided at all times.

5.    The applicant be advised of the Council’s decision and that applications are to be made in accordance with the decision.

6.9      Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee Recommendations

DENISON

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure of 15 September 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That:   1.    The draft notes (marked as Attachment A to item 6.9 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017) of the Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee of 30 August 2017 be received and noted.

2.    A report be prepared on the implementation of the projects outlined in the City of Hobart Active Travel Report (marked as Appendix 2 to Attachment A to item 6.9 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 20 September 2017), and the establishment of an Active Routes to School Program to enable officers to work with Hobart area schools on the implementation of initiatives.

(i)      The Council promote the report and encourage the State Government to support Active Routes to School Programs in the greater Hobart area.

3.    The Council write to the Minister for Infrastructure and the Kingborough Council requesting that the southern side of the Channel Highway be designated as “No Parking” from the end of the City of Hobart bicycle lane through to Kingston.

(i)      The ‘bike lane end’ sign be removed from the Hobart boundary.

6.10    Cycling South Meeting Minutes - 29 August 2017

COCKER

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director City Infrastructure of 14 September 2017, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure in relation to the Cycling South Meeting Minutes of 29 August 2017 be received and noted.

7.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

HARVEY

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

9.1      Alderman Burnet - Urban Speed Reduction to 40 kph with the City of Hobart

Question:    Could the Director please advise to the likelihood of general urban speed limit reduction from 50 kph to 40 kph throughout the municipality of the City of Hobart?

Answer:       Officers have discussed a lower urban speed limit with the Department of State Growth’s Manager Road Safety.  The State’s “Towards Zero - Tasmanian Road Safety Strategy 2017-2026” and the associate Action Plan (both available at http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadsafety/towards_zero) does support the introduction of safer speeds.  However, the introduction of a 50 km/h speed limit on all urban roads across Tasmania would likely occur before consideration is given to reducing it further.  The 50 km/h speed limit is something that the City of Hobart has had in place for a number of years.  A speed limit reduction to 40 km/h is something that could be considered at an appropriate time in the future

The Department of State Growth would consider a lower speed limit (of 40 km/h) in high pedestrian activity areas, such as the Hobart CBD.