Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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15/10/2020

Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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15/10/2020

LORD MAYOR REYNOLDS

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Special Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Monday, 7 September 2020 and the Open Portion of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, 10 September 2020, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      Consumption / Sale of Alcohol in Wellington Park

THOMAS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Bushland Recreation, the Manager Bushland and the Director City Amenity of 8 October 2020, be adopted as amended by the inclusion of the following clause:

2.    An Elected Member briefing be convened at the appropriate time to discuss the consumption of alcohol in Council’s public open spaces.

(i)      An invitation be extended to Dr Adrian Reynolds together with Alison Lai to conduct this briefing in the first instance.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Council write to the Fern Tree Community Association and provide the following advice in respect to the consumption and sale of alcohol in Wellington Park:

(i)        The sale of alcohol is more appropriately considered through the assessment process when any development application that would include the supply and/or sale of alcohol in Wellington Park, is made.

(ii)       The sale of alcohol is a permitted use under the Wellington Park Management Plan at specified precincts including the Pinnacle and the Springs.

2.      An Elected Member briefing be convened at the appropriate time to discuss the consumption of alcohol in Council’s public open spaces.

(i)      An invitation be extended to Dr Adrian Reynolds together with Alison Lai to provide this briefing in the first instance.

6.2      Mountain Bike Network Plan for the Foothills of kunanyi/ Mount Wellington - Results of Community Engagement

PROCEDURAL MOTION

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR BURNET

That the item be deferred to allow Elected Members time to consider the documentation submitted by the Tasmanian Conservation Trust in relation to the inadequacy of consultation in regards to the proposed new mountain bike tracks.

PROCEDURAL MOTION LOST

VOTING RECORD

EWIN

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Officer Park Planning, the Program Leader Bushland Recreation, the Manager Bushland and the Director City Amenity of 8 October 2020, be adopted as amended by the insertion of the following words after the word Plan in Clause 2:

noting that this will include a detailed environmental assessment (as per the City of Hobart Biodiversity Action Plan) of each of the locations identified for the tracks, as or when they are to be developed.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The ‘Riding the Mountain - A Plan for Improved Mountain Bike Riding in the Foothills of kunanyi/ Mount Wellington’ marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 15 October 2020, be approved.

2.    The General Manager be authorised to secure any statutory approvals required for the implementation of the Plan, noting that this will include a detailed environmental assessment (as per the City of Hobart Biodiversity Action Plan) of each of the locations identified for the tracks, as or when they are to be developed.

3.    The City seek to secure external grant funding for the projects to proceed.

4.    The Plan be made publicly available through the City’s website and other platforms.

6.3      City to Gardens Way Connectivity and Wayfinding Plan - Results of Community Engagement and Endorsement of Final Plan

LORD MAYOR REYNOLDS

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Officer Park Planning, Manager Bushland and  Director City Amenity of 8 October 2020, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The City to Gardens Way Connectivity and Wayfinding Plan, marked as Attachment A to item 6.3 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 15 October 2020, be approved.

2.    The General Manager be authorised to secure any statutory approvals required for the implementation of the Plan.

3.    The City seek to secure external grant funding for the projects to proceed.

4.    The Plan be made publicly available through the City’s website and other platforms.

6.4      Tolmans Hill Park, Tolmans Hill - Proposed Public Toilets, BBQ, Shelter Facilities - Community Consultation Outcomes

DEPUTY LORD MAYOR BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Parks Projects Officer, the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director City Amenity of 8 October 2020, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The concept plans for the development of new public toilets and barbecue facilities at Tolmans Hill Park, Tolmans Hill, marked as Attachment A to item 6.5 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 15 October 2020, be approved.

2.    The General Manager be authorised to secure any statutory approvals required for the project.

3.    The City seek to secure external grant funding for the project to proceed.

4.    Should the development works proceed, an increase of $10,000 per annum be included in the Parks and Reserves operating budget to cover associated cleaning, maintenance and operational costs for the facilities.

5.    Residents and stakeholders be advised of the Council’s decision.

6.5      Provision of Showers in Public Toilet Developments

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Projects and Assets, the Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director City Amenity of 8 October 2020, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The City continue to explore opportunities to provide additional public showering facilities across the city, in support of the implementation of the City’s key strategies:

(i)      Public Toilet Strategy 2015-2025;

(ii)     Social Inclusion Strategy; and

(iii)    Housing and Homelessness Strategy.

2.    The City continue to engage and partner with its external community support providers to improve accessibility to public showering facilities to the community.

6.6      Established Pest Animals and Weeds Management Pipeline Program – Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions - City Support

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Manager Bushland and the Director City Amenity of 8 October 2020, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That approval be provided for the City to participate in a trial proposed by the not-for-profit company Thylation R&D, with the goal of seeking to stem the ongoing loss of biodiversity in urban areas caused by cats (domestic, stray and feral) that remain a major threat to native fauna.

(i)      In-kind support be provided by City using existing resourcing wholly congruent with the purpose of the City’s biodiversity program, and the goals of the City’s Biodiversity Action Plan.

6.7      13 Marine Terrace, Battery Point - Proposal to Install Boat-Slip Track/Rails Across City Foreshore Land

HARVEY

That the Council not provide in-principle approval for a licence over the City’s foreshore land adjoining 13 Marine Terrace, Battery Point to accommodate the installation of boat-slip tracks as the proposal could unduly alienate public access across the land acquired by the Council for public open space.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That the Council not provide in-principle approval for a licence over the City’s foreshore land adjoining 13 Marine Terrace, Battery Point to accommodate the installation of boat-slip tracks as the proposal could unduly alienate public access across the land acquired by the Council for public open space.

7.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

LORD MAYOR REYNOLDS

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

LORD MAYOR REYNOLDS

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

9.1      Lord Mayor Reynolds - Private Infrastructure on the Battery Point Foreshore

Question:    Could the Director please advise if there is any overarching plan and / or strategic plan in relation to the Battery Point foreshore and if there is a limit on how many pieces of private infrastructure the Council would allow to be built in this vicinity?

Answer:       The Director City Amenity took the question on notice.

9.2      Alderman Behrakis - Maintenance and Safety of Trees on the Significant Tree Register

Question:    If a tree which has been listed on the Significant Tree Register is reported to be unsafe by a constituent and requests for it to be trimmed and / or for it to be removed, however the Council deems the tree to be safe, could the Director please advise if the Council would be liable if a tree malfunction occurred?

Answer:       The Director City Amenity took the question on notice.

9.3      Alderman Behrakis - Queens Domain Masterplan

Question:  (a). Could the Director please advise how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the implementation of the Queens Domain Masterplan?

(b). In regards to the current tenancies located on the Queens Doman such as the Domain Tennis Centre and the TCA ground, has the current pandemic impacted on the potential creation of masterplans in relation to the footprints of these sites?

(c)   Furthermore, does the Council contribute towards the upgrading of infrastructure in relation to these sites and if so, what is the return to Council?

Answer:           The Director City Amenity took the question on notice.

9.4      Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet - Impact on Flora and Fauna in Hobart Rivulets

Question:    Could the Director please provide specific information on Sandy Bay, Hobart, Maypole, Brushy Creek and New Town Rivulets including any actual statistics on sampling and the health of the fauna and flora within these rivulets?

Answer:       The Director City Amenity took the question on notice.

9.5      Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet - Gender Parity Outdoor Workforce

Question:    I ask this question on behalf of Councillor Ewin:

At a recent site tour of the South Hobart depot, I spoke directly with staff who said there is only one woman employed at the site. I understand the Director is acutely aware of this imbalance, but I would like to know how can we be more proactive about working towards gender parity in our outdoor workforce.

1.  Is there a formal strategy for this? 

2.  If not, what is the process for developing one?

Answer:       The Director City Amenity took the question on notice.