Minutes (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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26/4/2018

Minutes (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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26/04/2018

HARVEY

The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 21 March 2018, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre - Annual Performance Report

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Cleansing & Solid Waste Policy Coordinator, the Manager Cleansing and Solid Waste and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 18 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre Annual Performance Report for 2016/17, marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 April 2018, be noted and made available on the City’s website.

6.2      2018/2019 Fees and Charges - Parks and City Amenity Division - Cleansing and Solid Waste

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director Parks and City Amenity of 19 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the schedules of fees and charges be approved for Cleansing and Solid Waste for the 2018/2019 financial year as marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 April 2018.

6.3      2018/2019 Fees and Charges - City Infrastructure Division

LORD MAYOR CHRISTIE

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the schedules of fees and charges be approved for the City Infrastructure Division for the 2018/2019 financial year as marked as Attachment A to item 6.3 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 April 2018.

6.4      Petition - Safety of Children Walking To and From Albeura Street Primary School

REYNOLDS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted, as amended by the following:

1.      The insertion of the words 2018/2019 prior to the word Capital in Clause 3 (a).

2.      The addition of a new Clause to read as follows:

“4.     The Council write to the Department of State Growth requesting that investigation be undertaken into the possible installation of flashing lights on the existing school crossing signs in the vicinity of the Albeura Street Primary School.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Matters raised in the petition relating to the safety of children walking to and from Albeura Street Primary School be received and noted.

2.    The changes to on-street parking in Byron Street (at the school entrance) to improve sight distance for pedestrians using the median island crossing, be received and noted.

3.    The following recommendations to further improve the safety of children walking to and from Albeura Street be endorsed:

(a)       Investigate and if feasible, list for consideration in the 2018/2019 Capital Works Program the provision of a kerb bulbing in Byron Street (at the school entrance), to provide protection for pedestrians crossing the southbound lane, improve sight distance and deter motorists from parking illegally in this location; and

(b)       Officers continue to work with the school in relation to on‑street parking controls in Albeura Street.

4.    The Council write to the Department of State Growth requesting that investigation be undertaken into the possible installation of flashing lights on the existing school crossing signs in the vicinity of the Albeura Street Primary School.

5.    The organiser of the petition be advised of the Council’s decision.

6.5      Petition - Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing on Creek Road, Lenah Valley

REYNOLDS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted, as amended by the following:

1.      The word not and the wording until such time as be deleted from Clause 3(c).

2.      The word after be inserted after the word Road, in Clause 3(c).

2.      The addition of a new Clause to read as follows:

“4.     The Council write to the Road Safety Branch of the Department of State Growth requesting that consideration be given to the allocation of a second School Crossing Patrol Officer to be in attendance and assist with pedestrians using the zebra crossing during peak times.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Matters raised in the petition relating to the pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Creek Road and other road safety matters near Lenah Valley Primary School be received and noted.

2.    The changes to the zebra crossing in Creek Road (implemented during January and February 2018) to improve street lighting and the linemarking at this crossing, be received and noted.

3.    The following recommendations to further improve the safety of the pedestrian (zebra crossing) on Creek Road, Lenah Valley be endorsed:

(a)     Investigate and if feasible, list for consideration in the Capital Works Program the provision of a “continuous footpath” across the Wellwood Street intersection at Creek Road to improve pedestrian access to Lenah Valley Primary School;

(b)     Officers continue to progress the City of Hobart Active Travel Report and Active Routes to School programs in the greater Hobart area (as per the Council resolution of 2 October 2017); and;

(c)     A wombat crossing be considered for Creek Road, after the Hill Street trial has been assessed.

4.    The Council write to the Road Safety Branch of the Department of State Growth requesting that consideration be given to the allocation of a second School Crossing Patrol Officer to be in attendance and assist with pedestrians using the zebra crossing during peak times.

5.    The organiser of the petition be advised of the Council’s decision.

6.6      7 Woolton Place, Sandy Bay - Further Investigation of Potential Traffic Issues Due to Partial Change of Use to Food Services

LORD MAYOR CHRISTIE

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

6.7      Upper Domain Road – Road Closure – Review of Representations

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Manager Traffic Engineering and the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    An application be made to the Transport Commission seeking closure of Upper Domain Road (between the Tasman Lookout and Grassland Gully) in accordance with Section 31 of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982.

2.    The matter be endorsed by the Council.

6.8      Stormwater System - Capacity and Condition

REYNOLDS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Road and Environmental Engineering, the Group Manager Infrastructure Planning and the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted, as amended by the addition of the following Clause to read as follows:

“2.     A further report be provided to the Committee in relation to how the City reduces the impact of increased stormwater flow due to property development.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:  1.     The report be received and noted.

2.    A further report be provided to the Committee in relation to how the City reduces the impact of increased stormwater flow due to property development.

6.9      Cycling South Meeting Minutes - 20 February 2018

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure of 17 April 2018, 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 20 February 2018 be received and noted.

6.10    Recycling Contractor - Acceptance of Recyclable Products - Update

COCKER

That:   1.    The report on the impacts of the Chinese National Sword Policy on the processing of recycled products in Tasmania be received and noted.

2.    The report attached to item 4.1 of the Closed Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 April 2018 be redacted in order to publish it as an attachment to the minutes of the Open Portion of the meeting.

3.    An appropriate media and communications strategy be developed in conjunction with the Director Parks and City Amenity and the Chairman of the City Infrastructure Committee be endorsed as spokesperson, in respect to this matter.

            4.    A further report be provided as negotiations with the City’s recycling contractor progress.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The report on the impacts of the Chinese National Sword Policy on the processing of recycled products in Tasmania be received and noted.

2.    The report attached to item 4.1 of the Closed Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 April 2018 be redacted in order to publish it as an attachment to the minutes of the Open Portion of the meeting.

3.    An appropriate media and communications strategy be developed in conjunction with the Director Parks and City Amenity and the Chairman of the City Infrastructure Committee be endorsed as spokesperson, in respect to this matter.

            4.    A further report be provided as negotiations with the City’s recycling contractor progress.

Attachments

a    Recycling Contractor – Acceptance of Recyclable Products Update ⇨  

7.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

REYNOLDS

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure of 19 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information be received and noted.

10.      Macquarie Street and Davey Street, Hobart
Transferring Control and Ownership to the State Government

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure of 26 April 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the information contained in the memorandum of the Director City Infrastructure titled Macquarie Street and Davey Street Hobart – Transferring Control and Ownership to the State Government of 26 April 2018 be received and noted.