City
of hobart
MINUTES
The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting
Open Portion
Monday, 1 December 2025
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City
of hobart
MINUTES
The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting
Open Portion
Monday, 1 December 2025
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Minutes (Open Portion) The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting |
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APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3. Consideration of Supplementary Items
4. Indications of Conflicts of Interest
6. Reports of Special Committees
7.2 Policy Manual Review - Round 3 - December 2025
7.3 Mid-term Review of the City of Hobart Rating and Valuation Strategy 2024-28
8.1 North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan - Annual Implementation Update.
10. Closed Portion of the Meeting
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Minutes (Open Portion) The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting |
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1/12/2025 |
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The Hobart Workshop Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held on Monday,
1 December 2025 at 4.00pm in the Lady Osborne Room.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds (Chairperson) Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Dr Z E Sherlock Councillor J L Kelly Councillor L M Elliot Alderman L A Bloomfield Councillor R J Posselt Councillor B Lohberger Councillor G H Kitsos
NOMINEE MEMBERS: Alderman M Zucco Councillor W F Harvey Councillor M S C Dutta Councillor W N S Coats
PRESENT: Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds (Chairperson) Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Dr Z E Sherlock Alderman Zucco Councillor W F Harvey Councillor M S C Dutta Councillor J L Kelly Councillor L M Elliot Alderman L A Bloomfield Councillor R J Posselt Councillor G H Kitsos
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APOLOGIES: Councillor B Lohberger
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Nil
In accordance with clause 4.6 of the Terms of Reference, the Chief Executive Officer appointed the Lord Mayor Councillor A M Reynolds as a member of the committee to fill a committee member vacancy.
In accordance with clause 5.3 of the Terms of Reference, the Chief Executive Officer appointed Alderman M Zucco, Councillor W F Harvey and Councillor M S C Dutta as a member of the Committee.
QUORUM: There were 10 Elected Members present during the Open portion, therefore the quorum for the meeting was set at 6. |
Councillor Posselt left the meeting at 5.36pm, returning at 5.38pm.
Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sherlock retired from the meeting at 6.11pm during item 8.1 and was not present for items 6 to 7 and 9 to 10.
Alderman Zucco retired from the meeting at 6.14pm during item 8.1 and was not present for items 6 to 7 and 9 to 10.
Councillor Dutta left the meeting at 6.38pm, returning at 6.40pm.
Councillor Elliot left the meeting at 6.48pm, returning at 6.50pm.
Councillor Kitsos retired from the meeting at 7.09pm and was not present for item 9 and 10.
The Chairperson provided an acknowledgement to country.
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The minutes of the Open Portion of the Hobart Workshop Committee meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, be confirmed as an accurate record.
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VOTING RECORD
Committee Resolution:
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Ref: Part 2, Regulation 10(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025.
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That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the Chief Executive Officer.
No supplementary items were received.
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Ref: Part 2, Regulation 10(8) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025.
Elected Members are requested to indicate where they may have, or are likely to have, an interest in the agenda.
No interest was indicated.
Regulation 17 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025.
A Committee may close a part of a meeting to the public where a matter to be discussed falls within 17(2) of the above regulations.
In the event that the Committee transfers an item to the closed portion, the reasons for doing so should be stated.
Are there any items which should be transferred from this agenda to the closed portion of the agenda, or from the closed to the open portion of the agenda?
No items were transferred.
HARVEY
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to regulation 17(1) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025 so that the deputation for Agenda item marked as item 4.1 of the Closed Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025, can be taken.
The meeting was then closed to the public.
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That item 8.1 of the Open Agenda be taken before item 6.1 due to public attendance for that item.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
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Item 8.1 was then taken
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That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 6.1 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025, be adopted.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
Committee Resolution:
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That the Hobart Workshop Committee receive and note the minutes of the City Transport Committee of 28 October 2025, marked as Attachment A to item 6.1 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025.
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Delegation: Committee
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7.1 August 2025 Grant Round and Quick Response Grants - Applications Approved Under the Delegated Authority of the Chief Executive Officer |
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That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 7.1 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025, be adopted.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
Committee Resolution:
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That the report titled ‘August 2025 Grant Round and Quick Response Grants - Applications Approved Under the Delegated Authority of the Chief Executive Officer’ be received and noted.
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Delegation: Committee
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That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 7.2 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025, be adopted, amended by the following: a. ‘Election Care Taker Period’ – (Attachment B, appendix 1.4, page 72 of Supporting Information) be deferred for the further review of the references to legislation.
b. ‘Consent and Management of Third-Party Signage at or within Council Facilities’ (Attachment B appendix 1.5 page 77 Supporting information) be deferred for further consideration.
c. ‘Considerations of Requests for Council to Entertain’ (Attachment F appendix 3.2, page 154 of Supporting Information) the policy be retained, rather than rescinded. |
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
Committee Resolution:
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1. The Council polices shown in track changes and marked as Appendices 1.1 to 1.3 and 1.6 of Attachment B and 2.1 to 2.11 of Attachment D to this report, be adopted.
i. ‘Election Care Taker Period’ – (Attachment B, appendix 1.4, page 72 of Supporting Information) be deferred for the further review of the references to legislation.
ii. ‘Consent and Management of Third-Party Signage at or within Council Facilities’ (Attachment B appendix 1.5 page 77 Supporting information) be deferred for further consideration.
2. The Council policies marked as Appendices 3.1 and 3.3 to 3.5 of Attachment F, be rescinded.
i. ‘Considerations of Requests for Council to Entertain’ (Attachment F appendix 3.2, page 154 of Supporting Information) the policy be retained, rather than rescinded. 3. The Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any minor amendments necessary to finalise the policies attached to this report and arrange for them to be made available from the City’s website. |
Delegation: Committee
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7.3 Mid-term Review of the City of Hobart Rating and Valuation Strategy 2024-28 |
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That the recommendation contained within the officer report, marked as item 7.3 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025, be adopted.
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MOTION CARRIED VOTING RECORD
Committee Resolution:
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1. The report titled ‘Mid-term Review of the City of Hobart Rating and Valuation Strategy’ be received and noted. 2. The proposed project plan, which outlines the scope and approach for the mid-term review, be approved (marked as Attachment A of item 7.3 of the Open Hobart Workshop Committee Agenda of 1 December 2025); and 3. The review of Council’s funding of tourism and tourism related activities be commenced following a Service Review and when the future management of kunanyi/Mount Wellington is known.
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Delegation: Committee
Item 9 was then taken.
The City of Hobart utilises the workshop forum as allowed under the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025 as a mechanism to receive information in relations to specific matter.
In accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Committee, any matter that is listed on the agenda for workshopping may not be the subject of a Committee decision, other than a resolution that the item be noted.
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8.1 North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan - Annual Implementation Update |
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Jen Lawley, Manager Strategic Land Use Planning and Joanne Hickman Strategic Planner provided a progress update on the implementation of actions within the North Hobart Neighbourhood Plan.
The Committee discussed the following:
The priority projects within the plan as 1. Planning Scheme amendments: · Implementing the Urban Design Principles · Wide Streets renewal and rezoning 2. Feasibility study for Condell Place car park 3. Community and Sports Precinct Masterplan 4. Greener, more resilient and attractive streets 5. An accessible and walkable neighbourhood
The Committee discussed: (a) Planning Scheme amendment · noted that the aim is to have the amendments complete in early 2026 for Council to review. · The importance of demonstrating to the commission that communications with land owners have taken place in relation to the changes being recommended. · If everything goes to plan, it is anticipated that the planning amendments will be finalised by late 2026.
(b) Condell Place · The importance of undertaking a feasibility study and to consider a range of options. The study will also set the vision and guide the development of the site. · The need to review car parking data and if that data truly reflects usage (noting that not all parking spaces have sensors, parking in Condell place is until 6pm and that North Hobart is widely used after 6pm due to restaurants, pubs, cinemas etc. If doing comparisons / averages ensure that averages are collected between 9 to 5 (day trade); 6 to midnight, midnight to 9. Need to be clear about what ‘car park is being used 30% of the time’ actually means. It was agreed that Council should be involved in unpacking the car parking data. · The importance of having third spaces (usually defined as safe, warm and well lit) such as libraries and the possibility of engaging more with the State Government. If the site has a library space, would it be a community library? the possibility of developing the space to be similar to Kingborough Council’s community hub (i.e. both indoor and outdoor space). · The likely cost of the feasibility study, the need to be clear about what we want the feasibility study to cover and if the feasibility study’s terms of reference will be made available to the community. · Principles for the site – some public car parking, public open spaces, active frontages, renew pedestrian connections and housing.
(c) Sports Precinct Master Plan and Greener Street Master Plan · Can the surrounding streets around North Hobart Oval be featured as part of this plan? · It was noted and questioned why there is no budget allocated for trees in North Hobart.
(d) Project 5 Accessibility – Bus rapid transit · Noted that project 5 has not really progressed.
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Item 6.1 was then taken.
Regulations 33 and 34 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025.
File Ref: 13-1-10
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Question: In relation to the $100,000 grant we applied for the Collins Street work between Victoria Street and Murray Street, was the Federal Government informed that the $100,000 was for trial work. Response: The Director Strategic and Regulatory Services stated that at the meeting her understanding was that the Federal Government were informed that is was for trial work [sic]. The grant was sought for the Victoria to Murray Street section of the Collins Street bike trial. The grant application does not mention that this is a trial. Given this work is predominantly line marking, it could be easily removed should Council wish not to continue with these treatments at the end of the trial. |
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That the Committee resolve by majority that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to regulation 17(1) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025 because the items included on the closed agenda contain the following matters:
· Minutes of the last meeting of the closed Portion of the Committee Meeting · Commercial in Confidence · Response to Closed Questions without Notice · Closed Questions Without Notice
The following items were discussed: -
Item No. 1 Minutes of the last meeting of the Closed Portion of the Committee Meeting Item No. 2 Consideration of supplementary items to the agenda Item No. 3 Indications of conflicts of interest Item No. 4 Items For Workshopping Item No. 4.1 Proposed Relocation of Farm Gate Market LG(MP)R 17(2)(c) Item No. 5 Responses to Questions Without Notice Item No. 5.1 Perception of Inconsistency in Debt Treatment LG(MP)R 17(2)(l) Item No. 6 Questions Without Notice
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The Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 4.01pm to conduct the closed portion of the meeting.
The meeting was reconvened at 5.22pm.
Item 8.1 was then taken.
There being no further business the Open portion of the meeting closed at 7.10pm.
TAKEN AS READ AND SIGNED AS A CORRECT RECORD
THIS
8th DAY OF December 2025.
CHAIRperson