Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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8/3/2018

Minutes (Open Portion)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

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8/03/2018

SEXTON

The minutes of the Open Portion of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on Thursday, 8 February 2018, be confirmed as an accurate record.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

6.1      Draft Queens Domain Summit Plan 2018 - Endorsement for Community Engagement

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Senior Park Planner, the Group Manager Open Space and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 2 March 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The Draft Queens Domain Summit Plan 2018, marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 8 March 2018, be endorsed for release for community stakeholder engagement for a four week period commencing April 2018.

2.      $300,000 from the Queens Domain Parking Fund be allocated to the project to augment the current Capex allocation of $900,000.

(i)      It be noted that the proposed works to the TasWater Twin Reservoirs are beyond the available budget with external grant funding to be pursued for these items.

3.    A further report be provided detailing the outcome of community stakeholder engagement, presenting a final Queens Domain Summit Plan including an implementation schedule.

6.2      Landscaping and Food Gardens on Nature Strips

SEXTON

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Parks and Reserves, the Acting Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 2 March 2018, be adopted, as amended by the addition of the following clauses:

“3.     Further investigations be undertaken into the estimation of cost into the City providing public liability insurance to those residents opting to landscape nature strips.

 4.     Consideration be given for the inclusion of fruit trees on the proviso that the fruit produced will not cause a hazard for patrons using the footpath.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Landscaping of nature strips by residents be permitted via the issue of an occupation licence, subject to conditions and requirements as determined by the General Manager

2.    The General Manager be delegated authority to determine applications.

3.    Further investigations be undertaken into the estimation of cost into the City providing public liability insurance to those residents opting to landscape nature strips.

4.    Consideration be given for the inclusion of fruit trees on the proviso that the fruit produced will not cause a hazard for patrons using the footpath.

6.3      Lambert Park, Sandy Bay and Friends Park, North Hobart - Proposals for a TasNetworks Easements

BURNET

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Senior Park Planner, the Group Manager Open Space, the Acting Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 1 March 2018, be adopted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Approval be granted to TasNetworks for two easements located within the following parkland areas:

(i)      Lambert Park (22 Lambert Avenue, Sandy Bay) in accordance with TasNetworks’ site and locality plan Locality Plan AS 26934, marked as Attachment B to item 6.3 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 8 March 2018.

(ii)     Friends Park (17-19 Mellifont Street, West Hobart) in accordance with TasNetworks’ site and locality plan AS- 18604, marked as Attachment C to item 6.3 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 8 March 2018.

2.    The General Manager be authorised to negotiate the terms and conditions of the easement.

3.    TasNetworks undertake all works, documentation and complete the easement registration at its cost.

6.4      Maning Avenue Reserve, Sandy Bay - Request to Install a Memorial Plaque

HARVEY

That the recommendation contained in the report of the Program Leader Parks and Reserves, the Acting Manager Parks and Recreation and the Director Parks and City Amenity of 2 March 2018, be adopted, as amended by the substitution of Clause 1 to read as follows:

“That: 1.     Conditional approval be granted for the installation of a memorial plaque on a seat in the Maning Avenue Reserve, Sandy Bay in memory of Christopher Malcom Johnson, subject to the City seeking and obtaining endorsement of the proposal from one or both of the organisations referred to in the application.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    Conditional approval be granted for the installation of a memorial plaque on a seat in the Maning Avenue Reserve, Sandy Bay in memory of Christopher Malcom Johnson, subject to the City seeking and obtaining endorsement of the proposal from one or both of the organisations referred to in the application.

2.    All costs for production and installation of the plaque be met by the applicant.

3.    The Director Parks and City Amenity approve the actual location of the plaque within Maning Avenue Reserve.

6.5      Cable Car (kunanyi / Mount Wellington) Facilitation Act 2017 - Authority to Enter

SEXTON

That:   1.    The report regarding the Cable Car (kunanyi / Mount Wellington) Facilitation Act 2017 - Authority to Enter marked as item 6.5 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 8 March 2018, be received and noted.

2.    A further report be provided as soon as practicable addressing the following questions in relation to the Cable Car (kunanyi / Mount Wellington) Facilitation Act 2017 - Authority to Enter:

2.1.     Will the Hobart City Council as the land owner be referring the Minister’s Authority to Enter Land to the Commonwealth Government for assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999?

2.2.     How can activities conducted under the Authority be consistent with other legislative requirements including the Aboriginal Relics Act, if the exact locations for works are not known?

2.3.     The Minister for State Growth has publically stated that the Authority will be managed by the Wellington Park Management Trust (the Trust) and we have the Trust then stating that its role is simply to put up some signs and a notice on its website. The City of Hobart as landowner is saying it doesn’t have any control over the permit? Who has control?

2.4.     The public have a right to be given sufficient notification of the exact location, timing and extent of vegetation clearance requirements. Particularly given that the area contains so many public trails and there will be an impact on public access and commercial operators, eg. North South Track and the main kunanyi/Mount Wellington Road.  Will notification occur?

2.5.     With regard to public safety, worker safety and liability for environmental damage (particularly relating to vegetation removal and potential rock fall relating to drilling works above the organ pipes) who will be liable for damages under the Authority?

2.6.     Will the works be overseen by Hobart City Council staff?

2.7.     Who will manage and monitor on ground operations including rehabilitation following vegetation removal at the sites where drilling will take place?

2.8.     Should damage occur to City-owned land, who compensates the City?

2.9.     It is usual practice for the City to request a security bond when works are proposed on its land or infrastructure. Has a security bond been requested for the proposed cable car investigation works?

2.10.   Does the City have an indication of the scale of the proposed investigative works?

2.11.   Officers indicated that meetings are/will occur between the proponent, the Trust and the Department of State Growth at which a City Officer may at times be an observer. Will the City be provided with copies of the minutes of these meetings?

3.      Further information be provided in respect to the Hobart City Council’s jurisdiction over private land in regards to a Cable Car development.”

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

That:   1.    The report regarding the Cable Car (kunanyi / Mount Wellington) Facilitation Act 2017 - Authority to Enter marked as item 6.5 of the Open Parks and Recreation Committee agenda of 8 March 2018, be received and noted.

2.    A further report be provided as soon as practicable addressing the following questions in relation to the Cable Car (kunanyi / Mount Wellington) Facilitation Act 2017 - Authority to Enter:

2.1.     Will the Hobart City Council as the land owner be referring the Minister’s Authority to Enter Land to the Commonwealth Government for assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999?

2.2.     How can activities conducted under the Authority be consistent with other legislative requirements including the Aboriginal Relics Act, if the exact locations for works are not known?

2.3.     The Minister for State Growth has publically stated that the Authority will be managed by the Wellington Park Management Trust (the Trust) and we have the Trust then stating that its role is simply to put up some signs and a notice on its website. The City of Hobart as landowner is saying it doesn’t have any control over the permit? Who has control?

2.4.     The public have a right to be given sufficient notification of the exact location, timing and extent of vegetation clearance requirements. Particularly given that the area contains so many public trails and there will be an impact on public access and commercial operators, eg. North South Track and the main kunanyi/Mount Wellington Road.  Will notification occur?

2.5.     With regard to public safety, worker safety and liability for environmental damage (particularly relating to vegetation removal and potential rock fall relating to drilling works above the organ pipes) who will be liable for damages under the Authority?

2.6.     Will the works be overseen by Hobart City Council staff?

2.7.     Who will manage and monitor on ground operations including rehabilitation following vegetation removal at the sites where drilling will take place?

2.8.     Should damage occur to City-owned land, who compensates the City?

2.9.     It is usual practice for the City to request a security bond when works are proposed on its land or infrastructure. Has a security bond been requested for the proposed cable car investigation works?

2.10.   Does the City have an indication of the scale of the proposed investigative works?

2.11.   Officers indicated that meetings are/will occur between the proponent, the Trust and the Department of State Growth at which a City Officer may at times be an observer. Will the City be provided with copies of the minutes of these meetings?

3.    Further information be provided in respect to the Hobart City Council’s jurisdiction over private land in regards to a Cable Car development.

7.1      Installation of Outdoor Gym Equipment at Long Beach Reserve

THOMAS

That in accordance with Council’s policy, the following Notice of Motion which was adopted by the Parks and Recreation Committee, be considered by the Council, as amended by the insertion of the words together with an investigation into other appropriate sites and the possibility of partnerships with other organisations after the word costs.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION:

Motion:

“That a report be prepared investigating the installation of outdoor gym equipment at Long Beach Reserve, Lower Sandy Bay to complement the suite of outdoor activity options in the precinct, including the potential locations within the Reserve area and likely associated costs, together with an investigation into other appropriate sites and the possibility of partnerships with other organisations.”

Rationale:

“Long Beach Reserve, Lower Sandy Bay is a diverse passive and organised activity precinct catering to hundreds of people (adults, children, locals and visitors) each week.

High levels of community feedback has indicated a strong interest in seeking the addition of outdoor gym equipment in the Reserve demonstrating that this type of equipment can address a perceived gap in the provision of outdoor exercise/activity facilities of this nature.

Council has previously received a representation seeking support for the installation but not in the form of a petition nor has a Notice of Motion been filed on the value of Council acting on the representation.

The reserve is used all year round and it is likely that the equipment would be well used and provide a good return for the council funds expended.

It is expedient that the matter be actioned as urgently as possible given the community interest and the value in ensuring maximum usage of the reserve.

This proposal aligns with Goal 4 of the City’s Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 ‘Strong, Safe and Healthy Communities’, specifically Strategic Objective:

4.2    City facilities, infrastructure and open spaces support healthy lifestyles.”

The General Manager reports:

“In line with the Council’s policy in relation to Notices of Motion, I advise that the matter is considered to be within the jurisdiction of the Hobart City Council as it relates to a document which is administered by the Council.”

8.1      Committee Actions - Status Report

BURNET

That the information be received and noted.

MOTION CARRIED

VOTING RECORD

9.1      Alderman Burnet - Traffic Impact Deaths on Native Wildlife

Question:    Is the Director able to provide an indication of increases to traffic impact deaths of native wildlife on the Domain over the past 12 months?

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