Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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22/11/2021

Minutes (Open Portion)

Council Meeting

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22/11/2021

The Chairman reports that she has perused the minutes of the meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting held on Monday, 8 November 2021, finds them to be a true record and recommends that they be taken as read and signed as a correct record.

Burnet

Behrakis                                                That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

The minutes were signed.

The Lord Mayor reported that on Friday 29 October 2021 at the Antarctic Season Opening Reception there was an exchange of gifts to welcome the RSV Nuyina to her home port of Hobart.

The Ship Master Paul Clarke and Chief Engineer, John Wicks of the RSV Nuyina presented the Lord Mayor with a limited-edition print by Tasmanian Aboriginal Artist, Reuben Oates called Nuyina – Southern Lights.

On behalf of the Elected Members and Citizens City of Hobart, the Lord Mayor presented a plaque (mounted on Tasmanian Blackheart Sassafras) on the occasion of the ship’s arrival to her home port of Hobart.

No questions were received.

9.         Proposal to Amend the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy by Extending the Urban Growth Boundary at 52 Richardsons Road, Sandford

Ref:    Open CPC 8.1, 15/11/2021

That the matter be referred to the Council without recommendation.

Burnet

Thomas

That the recommendation contained in the officer’s report marked as item 8.1 of the Open City Planning Committee Agenda of 15 November 2021, be adopted.

MOTION LOST

VOTING RECORD

Briscoe

Behrakis                                                                                                                   

That the City of Hobart offer no opinion in respect of the proposal to amend the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy by extending the urban growth boundary at 52 Richardsons Road, Sandford Tasmania and the City of Hobart thank the Clarence City Council for their approach for an opinion.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That the City of Hobart offer no opinion in respect of the proposal to amend the Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy by extending the urban growth boundary at 52 Richardsons Road, Sandford Tasmania and the City of Hobart thank the Clarence City Council for their approach for an opinion.

10.      Proposal to Amend the Growth Strategy for Orford in the Southern Tasmanian Regional Land Use Strategy

Ref:    Open CPC 8.2, 15/11/2021

That the matter be referred to the Council without recommendation.

BURNET
SHERLOCK

That the recommendation contained in the officer’s report marked as item 8.2 of the Open City Planning Agenda of 15 November 2021, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That the Council advises the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council that it has no objection to Glamorgan Spring Bay Council’s proposal to amend the growth management strategy for Orford township under the Southern Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2035.

11.      Monthly Planning Statistics - 1 October - 31 October 2021

Ref:    Open CPC 8.3, 15/11/2021

That the planning statistical report of the Director City Planning be received and noted:

During the period 1 October 2021 to 31 October 2021, 52 permits were issued to the value of $10,060,235 which included:

5 new single dwellings to the value of $1,045,135;

15 multiple dwellings to the value of $3,865,000;

15 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $3,272,000;

8 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $2,944,000;

No major projects;

During the period 1 October 2020 to 31 October 2020, 61 permits were issued to the value of $9,955,300 which included:

5 new single dwellings to the value of $1,959,000;

8 multiple dwellings to the value of $2,087,000;

25 extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $4,002,600;

5 extensions/alterations to commercial properties to the value of $1,365,000;

No major projects;

In the twelve months ending October 2021, 796 permits were issued to the value of $277,021,108; and

In the twelve months ending October 2020, 824 permits were issued to the value of $286,152,172

Burnet

Sherlock                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

12.      Monthly Building Statistics - 1 October - 31 October 2021

Ref:    Open CPC 8.4, 15/11/2021

That the building statistical report of the Director City Planning be received and noted:

During the period 1 October 2021 to 31 October 2021, 54 permits were issued to the value of $14,021,962 which included:

(i)      32 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $5,012,962;

(ii)     5 new dwellings to the value of $2,450,000;

(iii)    No new multiple dwellings; and

(iv)    1 major project:

(a)     2 Cross Street, New Town - Demolition, Alterations & Additions - $2,500,000;

During the period 1 October 2020 to 31 October 2020, 64 permits were issued to the value of $17,445,605 which included:

(i)      28 for extensions/alterations to dwellings to the value of $5,848,450;

(ii)     6 new dwellings to the value of $3,091,000;

(iii)    No new multiple dwellings; and

(iv)    2 major projects:

(a)     1 Risdon Road, New Town - Commercial Internal Alterations - $3,292,985;

(b)     2 Cross Street, New Town - Demolition, Alteration and Additions - $1,700,000

In the twelve months ending October 2021, 622 permits were issued to the value of $248,610,548; and

In the twelve months ending October 2020, 647 permits were issued to the value of $234,637,825

Burnet

Sherlock                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

13.      Financial Report as at 30 September 2021

Ref:    Open FGC 6.4, 16/11/2021

That the Council approve the following changes to the 2021-22 Estimates listed below which will result in a deterioration of the underlying result by $2.247M from the original budget approved in June:

(i)      Labour expenses increase $0.177M

(ii)     Materials and Services decrease $0.713M

(iii)    Depreciation expense increase $3.0M

(iv)    Other Expenses (finance costs) increase $0.297M

(v)     Increase in rates and charges revenue $0.04M

(vi)    Fees and Charges revenue for increased DKHAC patronage increase $0.13M

(vii)   Increase in Other Revenue (operating grants) $0.344M

(viii)  Plant and Equipment budget decrease of $0.014M to allow for plant and equipment requirements arising from reclassification of Plant and Equipment budget for the Aboriginal Acknowledgement at Town Hall and stormwater operational expenditure.

(ix)    Capital works program increase of $0.105M as follows:

(a)     Grant funded capital works and Plant and Equipment

·    Mountain Bike Tracks 1a and 1b – Rocky Wheel’n and Free Wheel’n $200K

·    Mountain Bike Tracks 12 and 17 – Upper Luge and Skid Rd $238K

·    Fire trail upgrades $150K

·    Plant and equipment associated with CityPILOTS RISE grants $25K

·    Offsetting grant funding ($613K)

(b)     Reallocation of capital funds

·    Increase in NEW capital works budget of $480K for various projects

·    Reduction in RENEWAL capital works budget ($480K)

·    Increase in RENEWAL Regatta Ground Car Park Capital Works budget $1,050K

·    Offsetting reduction in NEW Intercity Cycleway extension ($1,050K)

Zucco

Sherlock                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

14.      2021-22  Annual Plan Progress Report
Period Ended 30 September 2021

Ref:    Open FGC 6.5, 16/11/2021

That the Council endorse the Annual Plan Progress Report for the period ended 30 September 2021, marked as Attachment A to item 6.5 of the Open Finance and Governance Committee Agenda of 16 November 2021.

Zucco

Thomas                                                 That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

15.      Sandy Bay Rowing Club - Marieville Esplanade- Request for Extension of Lease Footprint

Ref:    Open PRC 6.1, 11/11/2021

That:   1.    An extension of the lease footprint to the Sandy Bay Rowing Club over a section of land outside of its premises at Marieville Esplanade, Battery Point (marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 12 August 2021), be approved.

2.    A letter be sent to the objector of the lease during the community engagement period to advise of Council’s decision and to provide advice on appeal rights.

3.    The extended lease footprint area be added to the existing lease which, if all lease options are pursued, expires in 2030 under the same terms and conditions as the current lease.

4.    The Chief Executive Officer be authorised to finalise the terms and conditions of the lease, including a clause relating to the possible implications due to climate change and ensuring the area isn’t used as a car park for the Club outside of its operating times.

5.    In accordance with the Council Policy ‘Grants and Benefits Disclosure’ the benefit recognised to the Sandy Bay Rowing Club by way of reduced rental as part of the amended lease be disclosed in the City’s Annual Report.

6.    The Club submit a landscaping plan, including furniture design, to the satisfaction of the Director City Amenity, prior to any on-ground improvements being undertaken by the Club.

Briscoe

Sherlock                                            That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

16.      Hobart Bushfire Management Strategy - Endorsement

Ref:    Open PRC 6.2, 11/11/2021

That:   1.    The City of Hobart Bushfire Management Strategy, marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda of 11 November 2021, be endorsed.

2.    The document titled ‘Preparing for Fire: Action Plan for Bushfire’ – Plain English version of the Bushfire Management Strategy, marked as Attachment B to item 6.2 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee Agenda of 11 November 2021, be endorsed.

Briscoe

Burnet                                                  That the recommendation be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

17.      Elected Member Professional Development Plan - Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Helen Burnet

Dutta

Behrakis       

That the recommendation contained in the Special Report of the Lord Mayor, marked as item 17 of the Open Council Agenda of 22 November 2021, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That the Professional Development Plan for Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Burnet, as attached to the Open Council Agenda of 22 November 2021 be received and noted.

18.      Notices of Motion - Information in Response

Briscoe

Sherlock     

That the recommendation contained in the Special Report of the Chief Executive Officer, marked as item 18 of the Open Council Agenda of 22 November 2021, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COUNCIL RESOLUTION:

That the Council note the proposed approach to responding to Notices of Motion submitted by elected members for consideration by the Council or a Council Committee.