BOARD AGENDA & REPORTS for the Meeting of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority Board
Thursday 18 October 2018 at 5:30 pm
in the Colonel Light Room, Adelaide Town Hall
1 ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY
The Adelaide Park Lands Authority was established by the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 (SA) as a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA).
The Authority is the principal advisor to both the Council and the State Government on the protection, management, enhancement and promotion of the Adelaide Park Lands.
Further information on the Strategic Operating Context for the Adelaide Park Lands Authority, Park Lands Governance Framework, Statutory Principles to guide those managing or influencing the Park Lands and Adelaide Park Lands Plan can be found here
Membership: The Lord Mayor; and 4 other members appointed by the Council; and 5 members appointed by the Minister. Quorum: 6 Presiding Member - The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor [Martin Haese], Deputy Presiding Member - Ms Sally Smith,
Board Members - Ms Anita Allen, Councillor Priscilla Corbell-Moore, Ms Stephanie Johnston, Ms Kirsteen Mackay, Councillor Anne Moran, Councillor David Slama, Councillor Sandy Wilkinson and Mr Roger Zubrinich.
Proxy Board Member - Professor Emeritus Damien Mugavin (for Ms Stephanie Johnston)
Apologies – Deputy Presiding Member - Ms Sally Smith
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1. Acknowledgement of Country
At the opening of the Board Meeting, the Lord Mayor will state: ‘Adelaide Park Lands Authority acknowledges that we are meeting on traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today. And we also extend that respect to other Aboriginal Language Groups and other First Nations who are present today.’ 2. Confirmation of Minutes – 20/9/2018
That the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority held on 20 September 2018 be taken as read and be confirmed as an accurate record of proceedings. 3. Presiding Member Reports
4. Questions on Notice / Motions on Notice (Nil)
4.1 Ms Stephanie Johnston - Question on Notice – Riverbank Hotel site [Page 3] 5. Questions without Notice/Motions without Notice
6. Deputations Granted at time of Agenda Publication – 12/10/2018 NIL 7. Reports for the consideration of the Board
7.1 Adelaide Park Lands Authority Annual Report 2017/18 [2010/03030] [Page 4] 7.2 Adelaide Park Lands Authority Meeting Schedule [20006/00224] [Page 34] 7.3 World Heritage Nomination Committee – Adelaide Park Lands & City Layout [2018/02875] [Page 37]
8. Presentations NIL 9. Executive Officer Verbal Report 10. Exclusion of the Public 10.1 Exclusion of the Public [2017/00571] [Page 45] For the following Board Report seeking consideration in confidence: 11.1 Strategic Licence Request [s 90(3) (d)] 11. Confidential Report/s for Consideration of the Board 11.1. Strategic Licence Request [2011/03223-3] [Page 48] 12. Closure
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Riverbank Hotel site ITEM 4.1 18/10/2018 Question on Notice ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY
Board Member: Ms Stephanie Johnston
Receiving Officer:
Mark Goldstone, Chief Executive Officer Public
QUESTION ON NOTICE
Ms Stephanie Johnston will ask the following Question on Notice: ‘Please provide information on the process undertaken for inclusion of the Riverbank Hotel site located on the Adelaide Park Lands in the City of Adelaide’s 2018 Adelaide Investment Prospectus?’
The Presiding Member, Lord Mayor Martin Haese will provide a reply at the meeting.
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Adelaide Park Lands Authority Annual ITEM 7.1 18/10/2018 Report 2017/18 ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY
Program Contact: Daniel Bennett, AD Strategy & Design 8203 7295 2010/03030 Approving Officer: Public Beth Davidson-Park, Director Operations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached is the draft Annual Report on the work and operations of the Adelaide Park Land Authority (the Authority) during 2017/18. As a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide, the Authority is required to submit an Annual Report to both the City of Adelaide and Hon Stephan Knoll, Minister for Planning (The Minister), responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005. Subject to the Authority’s consideration, it is intended to publish the Annual Report in a manner similar to previous reports and include it in the City of Adelaide’s Annual Report.
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY 1. Adopts the Annual Report (Attachment A to Item 7.1 on the Agenda for the meeting of the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority held on 18 October 2018) for the 2017/18 financial year and forwards a copy to the City of Adelaide and the Minister, responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005. 2. Notes that the Annual Report will be formatted with suitable images and graphics for publication.
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IMPLICATIONS AND FINANCIALS:
Adelaide Park Lands There are no implications for the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy. Management Strategy In accordance with its Charter, the Adelaide Park Lands Authority must submit to both Council Policy and the Minister, responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005, an Annual Report on its work and operations during the preceding financial year.
Consultation Consultation is not required.
Resource No resource implications.
Risk / Legal / The Authority meets its legislative obligations under the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 in Legislative preparation of its Annual Report for 2017/18.
Opportunities Not as a result of this report.
18/19 Council No implications for The City of Adelaide’s 18/19 Budget. Budget Allocation
Proposed Council 19/20 Budget No implications for the City of Adelaide’s proposed 19/20 Budget. Allocation
Life of Project, Service, Initiative No implications for the Authority’s ongoing operations. or (Expectancy of) Asset
18 / 19 Budget Reconsideration Not as a result of this report. (if applicable)
Ongoing Costs (eg maintenance Not as a result of this report. cost)
Other Funding Not as a result of this report. Sources
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DISCUSSION Background 1. In accordance with its Charter, the Adelaide Park Lands Authority must submit to both the City of Adelaide the Minister, responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005, an Annual Report on its work and operations during the preceding financial year. 2. The Annual Report must detail the Authority’s achievements against the aims and objectives of its Business Plan for that year and incorporate the Audited Financial Statement of the Authority and any other reports required by the City of Adelaide. Supporting Information 3. The Authority’s Annual Report for 2017/18 (Attachment A) demonstrates that the requirements of the Authority’s 2017/18 Business Plan (based on the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 and the Authority’s Charter) have been satisfactorily addressed. The Authority’s Annual Report focusses on its: 3.1. ‘Core Responsibility’ of providing advice to both Council and the State Government on matters of strategic importance to the Adelaide Park Lands 3.2. ‘Supporting Responsibilities’ including maintenance of appointments and preparation of reports. 4. Of note this year was the Authority’s: 4.1. Consideration of three large enhancement projects for the western and southern Park Lands 4.2. Input into a master plan for Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) and Yam Daisy Park / Kantarilla (Park 3) and also for Whitmore Square / Iparrityi. 4.3. Review of its Charter 4.4. Decision to establish a committee to investigate World Heritage Listing for the Park Lands and City plan. 5. As required, the Annual Report incorporates the Audited Financial Statement of the Authority for 2017/18. 6. A copy of the Annual Report (incorporating the Audited Financial Statement) will be submitted to Council and the Minister, responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005. 7. The finalised version of the Annual Report will be designed in the same way as the Annual Report for 2016/17 Link 1.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Annual Report 2017/18 – Adelaide Park Lands Authority
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Draft Annual Report 2017/18
The Adelaide Park Lands Authority is the principal advisor to both the Council and the State Government on the protection, management, enhancement and promotion of the Adelaide Park Lands. The Authority was established by the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 as a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999. The inaugural meeting of the Authority was held on 7 February 2007 and its first full financial year of operation occurred during 2007/08. This document reports on the work undertaken by the Authority during its eleventh financial year from 1 July 2017 through 30 June 2018.
Note - images are indicative only
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Acknowledgement
The Adelaide Park Lands Authority acknowledges the Kaurna people as the traditional owners of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. The Authority recognises and respects the cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship which the Kaurna people have with the land and acknowledges that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today. The Authority extends that respect to other Aboriginal Language Groups and other First Nations.
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Contents Message from the Presiding Member The Year in Summary The Year in Review Performance against 2016/17 Business Plan and Budget Supporting Responsibilities Membership and Meeting Attendances Governance of the Park Lands and the role of APLA Audited Financial Statements
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Message from the Presiding Member – 17/18
It is probably not well known that Adelaide as a City, with Park Lands and Squares was conceived of, notionally, well before Colonel Light laid out his plan in the new colony in early 1837. In England, in the early 1800s, there was a growing social reform movement which greatly influenced the South Australian Colonization Commissioners in their early thinking about how the new City of Adelaide should look, feel and serve its inhabitants. Unlike towns in England, the Commissioners decided Adelaide should be open, easy to navigate and provide for the health and recreation of its people. The Colonization Commission had a ‘Plan of Town’ prepared by its survey team in 1835. This notional plan was used to raise funds through preliminary purchases of town acres. Colonel Light, upon his appointment as Surveyor General in 1836 was instructed to “When you have determined the site of the first town you will proceed to lay it out in accordance with the Regulations…’ and ‘you will make the streets of ample width, and arrange them with reference to the convenience of the inhabitants, and the beauty and salubrity of the town; and you will make the necessary reserves for squares, public walks and quays” Our National Heritage Listed Park Lands were born this way and they’ve been preserved by South Australians ever since. We know that they not only enrich our day-to-day lives but also have world-wide planning significance. Many early examples of parks in England were not truly public in nature because they were royal lands or privately owned and admitted people through a fee (eg Hyde Park opened in 1652 on a fee- paying basis) or the imposition of dress standards. Other early planned cities such as Philadelphia (1687), Savannah (1733) and Toronto (1788) included squares and ‘common ground’ but these plans either didn’t eventuate or didn’t survive. Canberra of course, as a planned city, came much later. Krakow in Poland has an almost intact ring of Park Lands but only by virtue of the removal of the medieval town walls. It was not planned as such. Other parks such as Moor Park in Preston, England and Boston Common in the US started life around the same time but evolved out of degraded common ground, entering the public domain by accident. So it seems that Adelaide was probably the first city that included a planned, public system of parks which, importantly, has survived, largely intact and in public ownership. This is why the work of the Adelaide Park Land Authority, in advising the City of Adelaide and the Government of South Australia (as the custodians of the Park Lands) about caring for this invaluable legacy, is so important. Adelaide is a living example of why publicly owned Parks are so important to a City and I thank the members of the Authority for their input into its valuable work. This year, the work of the Authority illuminated the following highlights in the Park Lands:
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• The creation of a brilliant new $4.5m, multi-faceted park in the south Park Lands • $3.2m of expanded and redeveloped netball courts in Josie Agius Park / Wikaparntu Wirra (Park 22) • A $6.6m enhancement of Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga (Park 25) opposite the new Royal Adelaide Hospital • A new sporting facility in Ellis Park / Tampawardli (Park 24) serving the soccer and athletics communities • The creation of an exciting high ropes course in the tree tops of the beautiful stand of trees near the corner of Greenhill and Unley Rd. I have had the great pleasure of conducting five community Park Lands Rambles this year as follows:
• The North Park Lands
• Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16) and Tuthangga (Park 17)
• The historic West Terrace Cemetery and surrounds
• Botanic Park and River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari
• Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27) which also included the Golf Course. These were well attended and, with guest contributions regarding the natural and cultural history, made for a relaxing and informative morning in our wonderful Parks. More are planned for next year. Martin Haese, Lord Mayor, City of Adelaide Presiding Member, Adelaide Park Lands Authority
Group photo
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2017/18 - The Year in Summary The Adelaide Park Lands are always changing. Not only do the Park Lands change throughout the seasons and through the many events and sporting activities that take place. They also change through the annual plantings and ongoing horticultural work as well as the enhancements that occur each year. Enhancements in the South Park Lands 2017/18 saw the $4.5m redevelopment (funded by the State Government) of a large portion of Pelzer Park / Pityarilla (Park 19), including two dog parks, an expanded playspace, new lighting, courts and play opportunities in an upgraded natural creek setting. The netball courts in Josie Agius Park / Wikaparntu Wirra (Park 22), used by more than 188,000 people annually, have been expanded and redeveloped through $3.2m in funding provided by the State Government. Also of note in the southern Park Lands is the creation of a high ropes climbing course in the tree tops of the beautiful stand of trees near the corner of Greenhill and Unley Rd, an exciting experience for the Park Lands. Enhancements in the Western Park Lands This financial year also saw the commencement of extensive redevelopment works in Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga (Park 25) through $6.6m of funding from the State Government and $600k of funding from the City of Adelaide. These enhancements complement the new sports facility provided by the South Australian Cricket Association. Ellis Park / Tampawardli (Park 24) is the setting for a new sports facility that will serve the soccer and athletics communities. The new building will replace three old buildings and not only meet modern sporting needs but also complement the Park setting. Other enhancements – North Park Lands and Squares The Authority supported a concept plan for enhancing the northern Park Lands either side of Prospect Road, which came about through the collaborative efforts of the City of Adelaide, the State Government and the City of Prospect. The Authority also provided input into the early stages of a Master Plan for Whitmore Square / Iparrityi. Review of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority’s Charter In 2017/18 the Authority commenced a review of its Charter, the document which governs the work the Authority performs and its operations. This is an important piece of work to ensure the Authority meets its mandate provided in the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005. Important changes are likely to be the requirement for a strategic plan, which will give the Board an opportunity to express its ambitions, and an annual community forum to enable greater interaction with those who have an expressed interest in the Park Lands. Much of the Authority’s work this year focussed on the consideration of redevelopment proposals for six different sporting facilities across the Park Lands. These proposals seek to replace old outdated facilities which no longer meet the needs of young people, particularly women.
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World Heritage Listing The possibility of World Heritage Listing for Adelaide’s Park Lands and City Plan has long been recognised and discussed by those passionate about Adelaide’s planning heritage. This year, the Authority resolved to establish a committee to pursue this prospect, which will not only build on the existing National Heritage status but secure a place for the City and Park Lands on the world stage, bringing with it many economic and tourism benefits.
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2017/18 - The Year in Review During 2017/18 the Authority considered a range of matters relating to its core responsibility of providing advice to Council and the State Government on Park Lands policy, management and projects. The following matters considered by the Authority demonstrate the breadth of its activity and are grouped under the five key outcomes from the Park Lands Strategy.
• Dynamic, Active and Tranquil Places • Connected Places and Spaces • Welcoming and Attractive Places • Sustainable and Enduring Places • Memorable and Distinctive Places. Dynamic, Active and Tranquil Places Redevelopment of Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga (Park 25) In July 2017, the Authority supported the proposed enhancement of Park 25 by the City of Adelaide with $6.6m State Government funding. The Authority also supported the proposed realignment of the access road into Park 25 from West Terrace to Glover Avenue to link with the central car park, through $200k in funding from the City of Adelaide. Park Lands Events Management Plan (PLEMP) In July 2017 the Authority supported proposed amendments to the PLEMP, including:
• Minor changes such as event site names and procedural changes for booking events • Operating hours for Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga • Changes to event fencing requirements Josie Agius Park / Wikaparntu Wirra (Park 22) – redevelopment of netball facilities and proposed hockey development In August 2017, the Authority supported the $3.2m expansion and redevelopment of the netball courts in Park 22, as funded by the State Government. At the same meeting in August 2017, the Authority supported development of a concept plan for Park 22 with sporting infrastructure that would service both hockey and netball. This concept plan recognises the interests of the parking needs for the Royal Show. This consideration included a deputation from Mr Tom Game representing the Hockey Clubs involved in the proposal. At its December 2017 meeting, in relation to the proposed redevelopment of Park 22, the Authority supported:
• A redevelopment option for a shared central pavilion for netball and hockey that is two levels and incorporates an undercroft design and a shared satellite pavilion adjacent the netball courts for netball and Council’s Horticulture staff (support was subject to the ground building footprint not exceeding 940 sq m) • Car parking being formalised to accommodate 580 vehicles and bus and vehicle pick up/drop off zones subject to the design of the parking being sensitive to the Park Lands environment with appropriate plantings and a permeable surface
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• Administration working with the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia to determine alternate ways in which the parking allocation, as specified in Royal Adelaide Show Parking Deed, can be accommodated in the future. In relation to this matter the Authority considered delegations from:
• Mr John Rothwell Chief Executive, Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA • Mr Daryl Chown – South Australian United Church Netball Association Committee Adelaide 500 - 2018 event declaration consultation In August 2017, the Authority considered the declarations which the South Australian Tourism Commission makes each year for its area of occupation, event period occupation and the annual works period for the annual Adelaide 500 car race. The Authority resolved to support the City of Adelaide’s continued work with the South Australian Tourism Commission to deliver operational requirements to ensure the ongoing protection of Adelaide’s Park Lands. Concept plan for the improvement of Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) and Yam Daisy Park / Kantarilla (Park 3) In August 2017, the Authority supported the progression of a State Government funded Concept Plan between the City of Adelaide and the City of Prospect for the improvement of Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) and Yam Daisy Park / Kantarilla (Park 3) in the northern Park Lands. At its November 2017 meeting, following the initial consideration in August, the Authority supported a project prospectus for the Northern Activity Hub in Park 2 and Prospect Road Gateway.
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Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) – sporting facilities At its November 2017 meeting, the Authority considered expressions of interest for the sporting facilities in Park 2. The Authority resolved that it was satisfied that the submission by Blackfriars Priory School demonstrated the desired outcomes for community sport in the Adelaide Park Lands and went on to support negotiations with Blackfriars Priory School regarding its future tenure arrangements and use of Park 2. Sports Hub redevelopment for Ellis Park / Tampawardli (Park 24) In September 2017, the Authority supported a concept design for a new community sports building in Park 24, including associated landscaping features. The Authority also:
• Supported public consultation on the draft lease agreement between Council and the Adelaide Comets Football Club for the facilities • Noted the findings of traffic, access and landscaping studies along the central access spine of Park 24 and that a separate report with a design concept would be presented to the Authority and Council in early 2018. Tennis Australia Anchor Project In September 2017, the Authority supported the Tennis Australia Anchor Project redevelopment proposal to upgrade and enhance the tennis facilities along War Memorial Drive, including two new single storey pavilions plus two smaller shed structures within the current lease areas. Urban Beach and Fringe Club In September 2017, the Authority supported the granting of a one-year event licence to Renewal SA for the Urban Beach activation on Pinky Flat (northern side of the Torrens Lake). The Authority also supported the granting of a one-year event licence to Adelaide Fringe for the use of Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) for the Fringe Club 2018. Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20) – sporting facilities In October 2017, through an open expressions of interest process, the Authority supported negotiations with Pulteney Grammar School and Adelaide Harriers Amateur Athletic Club regarding their future tenure arrangements in Park 20. The Authority considered the need of these organisations to redevelop the existing sports buildings in the Park to meet contemporary player needs, particularly those of women. In considering a proposal at its June 2017 meeting from Pulteney Grammar School and Adelaide Harriers Athletic Club to redevelop the sporting facilities in Park 20, the Authority heard from the following people:
• Mrs Anne Dunstan, Principal of Pulteney Grammar School (also representing Adelaide Harriers Athletic Club) • Mr Shane Sody, President, Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association. The Authority then:
• Provided in-principle support for the consolidation of existing facilities and for the locations of two proposed buildings
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• Requested that Pulteney Grammar School and Adelaide Harriers Athletic Club further refine the concept design to reduce the size and impact of the design on the Park Lands and provide two alternative concept proposals for the buildings • Noted that further reports will be presented in relation to the proposed buildings as the design progresses and that the report consider building configuration, bulk scale and height, pedestrian safety and connectivity, relationship to context, architectural expression and materiality • Requested advice from Council Administration prior to detailed design which: • Includes details of staged community consultation • Demonstrates how principles of access and inclusion to the broader South Australian community will be practiced and how broader community and casual use of the proposed facilities and “greater community benefit’ will be facilitated • Demonstrates the most efficient layout of the built form to minimise the impact on the Park Lands.
Bundeys Paddock / Tidlangga (Park 9) – sports building proposal In October 2017, in response to a proposal from the Prince Alfred Old Collegians’ Football Club to redevelop the sporting facilities in Park 9, the Authority:
• Heard two deputations regarding this matter, from • Mr Tim Hall (Vice-Chairman of the Prince Alfred Old Collegians’ Football Club) • Dr Ross Sweet, on behalf of a group of residents of McKinnon Parade east • Noted the findings of the community engagement for a new sports building in Park 9 • Supported the removal of the existing change rooms and maintenance shed and establishment of a minimum sized, fit for purpose, local community club sports
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facility, including the provision of a small community space and public toilets to service the adjacent community activity hub • Noted that to address concerns raised in the community engagement, a detailed building concept, a draft lease agreement with Prince Alfred College and information on minor landscape and access improvements will be tabled with the Authority and Council for the purposes of seeking advice and approval to undertake community engagement on the draft lease agreement • Provided support for reconfiguring Bundeys Road on the facility side to its previous condition. Golden Wattle Park / Mirnu Wirra (Park 21W) sporting facilities In November 2017, the Authority noted two submissions were received following an open expressions of interest process for the use of existing sporting facilities in Park 21W. The Authority resolved that it was satisfied that the submission by the Adelaide Lutheran Sports and Recreation Association demonstrated the desired outcomes for broad community benefit and community sport in the Park Lands and supported lease negotiations with that organisation for its continued use of those facilities. Blue Gum Park / Kurangga (Park 20) - City Tree Climb Lease At its December 2017 meeting, the Authority considered a proposal to establish a recreational business in the south-eastern corner of Park 20 which provides an upper canopy tree experience on a high ropes course. The Authority:
• Noted the consultation submissions • Supported the proposed eight-year lease agreement • Noted that prior to the business commencing, the City of Adelaide will commission a Fauna Impact Assessment to inform the course design. Special Music Event Request – Adelaide Oval No.2 At its June 2017 meeting, the Authority:
• Noted the request from the Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority to hold a special music event in November 2019 on Oval No. 2, adjacent the stadium • Noted the alternative options provided and supported the use of Adelaide Oval No. 2 for a special music event for one night in November 2019. Adelaide Oval – Extension of Liquor Licence The Authority held a Special Meeting on 13 November 2017 to consider a requested redefinition of the Adelaide Oval’s existing liquor licence area on the northern and eastern sides of the Stadium. During the meeting Mr Vagg (an adjacent resident) addressed the Board, as did Mr Andrew Daniels, Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority. On this occasion the Board was unable to reach a position on the matter due to an equality of votes.
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Helipad proposal In July 2017, the Authority considered a proposal to establish a helipad adjacent the River Torrens in the Park Lands just west of the Morphett Street bridge. The Authority received three deputations on the matter from the following people:
• Damien Mugavin on behalf of Adelaide Parklands Preservation Association Inc • Mark Parnell MLC • Susan & Jeffrey Collins on behalf of the City’s South West Community The Authority:
• Noted the community consultation results • Supported leasing a portion of the Park 27 west of Morphett Street Bridge to a commercial helipad operator and subsequent amendment to the Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27) Community Land Management Plan to reflect this land use and tenure • Recommended that Council review this use after 24 months of its operation, on the basis that there is a 12-month break clause in any final lease agreement. The Authority again considered the helipad proposal in October 2017, this time in relation to a proposal to amend the relevant Community Land Management Plan to accommodate the facility. In doing so the Authority heard a deputation from Ms Susan Collins, Chair of the South West City Community Association. The Authority then:
• Noted the community consultation submissions • Supported an amendment to the Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27) Community Land Management Plan to include an additional management direction that reads
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“Subject to relevant conditions agreed by Council, support the development and operation of a commercial helipad” and identification of the preferred location on the related park map • Added that it would relinquish its support if at the end of 24 months the relevant conditions agreed by Council are not met. Festival Pontoon on the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari In July 2017, the Authority considered a request to retain and improve a large pontoon on the River Torrens as part of the Adelaide Festival program of entertainment and received two deputations on the matter from the following people:
• Ms Chris Braham, interested community member • Rob Brookman from the Adelaide Festival. The Authority endorsed the removal of the Pontoon and advised Council to assist the Adelaide Festival Corporation with further exploration of alternative methods of removal.
Connected Places and Spaces Car Parking arrangements in Gladys Elphick Park / Narnungga (Park 25) At its meeting on 16 November 2017, the Authority supported a six-month trial of parking control alterations to the two public car parks within Park 25. These alterations are aimed at providing for the users of the facility and preventing commuter parking. Car park management – Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14)
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At its March 2018 meeting, the Authority supported a 12-month trial of new parking arrangements for the public car park in Rymill Park, aimed at balancing general public access for use of the Park with the requirements of the adjacent Adelaide Bowling Club. Festival Plaza construction licence In September 2017, the Authority supported the continued occupation under the Construction Licence issued by the City of Adelaide to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure for the areas adjacent the Festival Plaza redevelopment. In the event of further delays, the Authority supported the grant of an additional licence for any remaining reduced areas that may need to be occupied for up to six months. Welcoming and Attractive Places O-Bahn City Access and Torrens Junction Rail projects In August 2017, the Authority received presentations regarding the progress of the O-Bahn City Access project in Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) and the grade separation of the two northern rail lines through the north Park Lands. These updates focussed on precinct connectivity, landscaping and urban design elements. Magarey Grove relocation In August 2017, the Authority supported the relocation of Magarey Grove (a series of plaques recognising great football players) from West Lakes to the plane tree avenue north of Adelaide Oval. Riverbank Lighting In September 2017, the Authority supported the State Government’s proposal to enhance the Torrens Riverbank Precinct with 15 feature lighting installations. Uniting a Nation, public art work by Terrance Plowright At its January 2018 meeting, the Authority considered a proposal to install a major new artwork in the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari at Pinky Flat. The Authority:
• Noted key stakeholder consultation and supported the proposed location for the artwork as it enables reflective views of the sculpture from all aspects • Indicated in the event that the Pinky Flat location is not feasible that other water- based options should be explored, in consultation with Kaurna people.
Sustainable and Enduring Places Carbon-offset planting demonstration site In August 2017, the Authority supported a proposal from the Department of Environment and Water for a revegetation proposal adjacent to Adelaide High School off Glover Avenue. The site demonstrates the value of carbon offset plantings and how they feature in the landscape. Victoria Park Pakapakanthi (Park 16) Vegetation Management Plan
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In October 2017, the Authority supported a draft Remnant Vegetation Management Plan and the preparation of a Site Maintenance Plan for an area of important remnant native vegetation at the southern end of the playing fields in Victoria Park. Park Lands Partnering framework In August 2017, the Authority supported a Park Lands Partnering Framework aimed at cooperative and consultative arrangements with adjoining Councils and the State Government for proposed projects in Denise Norton Park / Pardipardinyilla (Park 2) and Yam Daisy Park / Kantarilla (Park 3) only. The Authority also requested that the Partnering Framework be brought back for further discussion. The Authority further discussed the Park Lands Partnering Framework at its November 2017 meeting and resolved that should amendments to the framework be required, support will be sought from the Authority prior to reporting to Council. Memorable and Distinctive Places. Park Lands Naming Project In August 2017, the Authority supported a list of new Park Lands names for Parks without English names and for areas which required further identification. In doing so the Authority supported:
• The retention of the name Barr Smith Walk for the area in front of the Convention Centre • The area north of Adelaide Oval being known as Stella Bowen Park • That female names be used in full. Committee to explore World Heritage Listing At its May 2018 meeting, the Authority resolved to establish a committee to explore the feasibility of, and possible options for, mounting a World Heritage nomination for the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout and to develop support for the project. Such a project is consistent with the supportive position in the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy for securing commitment, and developing a case for, World Heritage listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout.
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Attendance at World Urban Parks and Parks and Leisure Australia Conference At its meeting in May, the Authority recommended that a City of Adelaide staff member attend the ‘World Urban Parks and Parks and Leisure Australia Conference’ in Melbourne in October 2018. Participation at this conference will occur within the context of the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy’s vision for the Adelaide Park Lands to be globally recognised and the Strategy’s objective to secure a commitment to pursue World Heritage listing Attendance will afford opportunities to network with urban park organisations from across the globe. State of the Park Lands At the Authority’s February 2018 meeting the Board expressed an interest in being provided with maps which identify areas of the Park Lands which:
• Are alienated from public use • Remain in public use • Were previously alienated areas but had been returned to public use.
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At its June 2018 meeting, the Authority received the first of a series of planned annual reports titled ‘State of the Park Lands’ aimed at identifying how the extent of the Park Lands has changed over time. The Authority requested that the current methodology be further developed to document changes in built form footprint on the Park Lands and the combined extent of built and non- built areas on the park lands that alienate or exclude access to the general public.
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Performance against the objectives of the 2017/18 Business Plan
Performance Target Performance Measures Achievements Provide advice as required to At least 12 ordinary meetings of The Authority held 12 Council and the State the Authority held per year. ordinary meetings and one Government on key matters special meeting in the Advice provided to Council and relating to the Adelaide Park 2017/18 financial year. State Government in a timely Lands. manner. A forward agenda was maintained by the Executive Receive at least two presentations Officer and 32 reports on Park Lands planning and considered by the Authority. management related matters per year. Five presentations were provided on matters including Undertake at least one Park Lands the O-Bahn and Torrens field trip per year to facilitate Junction projects and greater understanding of Park enhancements including the Lands projects, facilities and new Pelzer Park / Pityarilla activities. (Park 19) and Whitmore Square Master Plan. No field trips occurred in the 2017/18 year. Finalisation of the Adelaide Draft Strategy has been endorsed The Strategy was adopted by Park Lands Management by Adelaide City Council and is the State Government in Strategy. under consideration by State August 2017. Government. The Advisory Group for this Dissolve or continue the Project project has been Advisory Group in a modified discontinued. format. Promotion of the Park Lands Review existing marketing Members requested which focuses on: activities. improvements to the Authority’s web presence. • Raising public awareness of Specific work performed by the These were subsequently their values and Authority’s Naming Committee provided as a specific web- importance; established to advise on the dual- page identifying governance naming of named parks and • arrangements for the Park Increased, appropriate use; naming of un-named areas of the and Lands, Board membership and Park Lands. meeting information. • Responsible management. Support for the Adelaide Park The naming project was Lands Art Prize. finalised through Council’s adoption of a series of new names in September 2017. Through an allocation by the City of Adelaide, the Authority supported the Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize by contributing $10k to its operation by the Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association.
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Performance Target Performance Measures Achievements Business Plan and Budget is in New Business Plan is adopted prior The Authority adopted its place to the expiry of that currently in Business Plan and Budget for operation 2018/19 in March 2018. Operation of General Purpose Council’s accounting procedures Maintained by Council staff Accounts met Quarterly Financial Reports Reports adopted and presented to Financial updates provided as Council required Operation of the Adelaide Park Monies are received and expended Administered by Council staff Lands Fund which currently according to the provisions of the Maintained by Authority contains $1000.00 Authority’s Charter Auditing required by the Council’s external auditor and Council’s external auditor and Authority’s Charter Audit Committee is satisfied the Audit Committee performs requirements are met the necessary tasks Preparation of Annual Report Annual Report is submitted to Prepared by Council staff and Council by 30 September each incorporated in Council’s financial year Annual Report. Copy provided to Minister responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 Insurance Requirements The Local Government Mutual Maintained by Council staff Liability Scheme insures the Authority
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Work undertaken in support of the Authority’s Business Plan Annual Report and Charter review workshop At its October 2017 meeting, the Authority adopted its Annual Report for the 2016/17 year and requested a workshop be held to review the Authority’s Charter. Charter Review At its February 2018 meeting, the Authority reviewed its Charter and endorsed a revised document which:
• Provides greater clarity of the Authority’s role through a more detailed set of ‘powers and duties’ section • Includes provisions for a strategic plan and a community forum • Clarifies the responsibilities of the Authority’s Executive Officer. Annual Business Plan At its March 2018 meeting, the Authority approved its Business Plan and Budget for 2018/19.
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Membership and Meeting Attendances Membership
Pursuant to section 6 of the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005, membership of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority comprises:
• The Lord Mayor (unless the Lord Mayor elects not to accept the position – in which case Council appoints someone else) • Four members appointed by Council • Five members appointed by the Minister responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005. Change in Membership
A change in membership occurred following the resignation of Mr Chris Kwong on 9 November 2017. The Minister subsequently appointed Ms Kirsteen Mackay, Government Architect, as Mr Kwong’s replacement, with a commencement date of 6 February 2018.
The following people served as Members of the Authority during the 2017/18 year:
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018
The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Martin Haese
Ministerial Appointees Ms Sally Smith, Deputy Presiding Member, Appointed 2 February 2017 to 31 December 2018.
Ms Anita Allen Appointed 2 February 2017 to 31 December 2018.
Mr Chris Kwong Appointed 2 February 2017 to 31 December 2018. Resigned 9 November 2017
Kirsteen Mackay Appointment commenced 6 February 2018 to 31 December 2018
Mr Roger Zubrinich Appointed 2 February 2017 to 31 December 2018 Previously appointed 31 October 2013 to 12 February 2016 and 18 February 2016 to 31 December 2016.
Ms Stephanie Johnston Appointed 2 February 2017 to 31 December 2018 Previously appointed 31 October 2013 to 12 February 2016 and 18 February 2016 to 31 December 2016 (as Deputy to Emeritus Professor Damien Mugavin).
Professor Emeritus Damien Mugavin (Deputy to Ms Stephanie Johnston) Appointed 2 February 2017 to 31 December 2018. Council Appointees Councillor Anne Moran Appointed 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018 Councillor Moran was first appointed to the Authority on 14 December 2006 and has served continuously since.
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1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 Councillor Priscilla Corbell-Moore Re-appointed 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018
Councillor David Slama Appointed 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018
Councillor Sandy Wilkinson Appointed 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018
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Meeting Attendances
The Authority held 12 ordinary meetings and 1 special meeting during the 2016/17 financial year.
Attendance at meetings was recorded as follows:
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 Authority Member Meetings Meetings Eligible to Attended Attend Presiding Member, Lord Mayor Martin Haese 13 10 Sally Smith 13 11 (Dep. Presiding Member) Anita Allen 13 10 Chris Kwong (resigned 9 Nov 2017) 4 4 Stephanie Johnston 13 11 Professor Emeritus Damien Mugavin 2 2 (Deputy for Stephanie Johnston) Mr Roger Zubrinich 13 10 Ms Kirsteen Mackay (commenced 6 February 5 4 2018) Councillor Anne Moran 13 10 Councillor Priscilla Corbell-Moore 13 9 Councillor David Slama 13 8 Councillor Sandy Wilkinson 13 13
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The role of APLA in the governance of the Park Lands The Adelaide Park Lands Authority was established by the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 as a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide under the Local Government Act 1999. The Governance Framework for the Adelaide Park Lands within which the Authority operates is shown on the following page. The Authority and its Board are the same entity. The Authority is the principal advisor to both the Council and the State Government on the protection, management, enhancement and promotion of the Adelaide Park Lands. The Council, on behalf of the communities of the City of Adelaide and the State, is committed to ensuring that the Authority delivers maximum benefit for the future of Adelaide’s Park Lands as the City of Adelaide’s defining feature. Within the Governance and Planning Framework, the Authority was established to undertake the following Functions, as set out in the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005: 1. to undertake a key policy role with respect to the management and protection of the Adelaide Park Lands; 2. to prepare, and as appropriate, to revise the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy in accordance with the requirements of the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005; 3. to provide comments and advice on any management plan prepared by the Adelaide City Council or a State Authority under the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 or the Local Government Act 1999 that relates to any part of the Adelaide Park Lands; and to monitor and, as appropriate, to provide comments, advice or reports in relation to the implementation or operation of any such plan; 4. to provide comments or advice in relation to the operation of any lease, licence or other form of grant of occupation of land within the Adelaide Park Lands; 5. on the basis of any request or on its own initiative, to provide advice to the Adelaide City Council or to the Minister on policy, development, heritage or management issues affecting the Adelaide Park Lands; 6. to promote public awareness of the importance of the Adelaide Park Lands and the need to ensure that they are managed and used responsibly; 7. to ensure that the interests of South Australians are taken into account, and that community consultation processes are established, in relation to the strategic management of the Adelaide Park Lands; 8. to administer the Adelaide Park Lands Fund; and 9. to undertake or support other activities that will protect or enhance the Adelaide Park Lands, or in any other way promote or advance the objects of the Adelaide Park Lands Act.
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Governance Framework for the Adelaide Park Lands
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Audited Financial Statements To be inserted following the audit process – early October 2018
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Adelaide Park Lands Authority Meeting ITEM 7.2 18/10/2018 Schedule 2019 ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY
Program Contact: Daniel Bennett, AD Design & Strategy 8203 7295 2006/00224 Approving Officer: Public Beth Davidson-Park, Director Operations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The current Charter for the Adelaide Park Lands Authority requires that the Authority’s Board set a meeting location and schedule, with at least one ordinary meeting of the Board held in each Calendar month. The revised, draft Charter (currently with Hon Stephan Knoll for consultation in his dual capacity as Minister responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 and for Local Government) removes the requirement for a meeting in January and December each year.
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY RESOLVES TO: 1. Meet at 5.30 pm in the Colonel Light Room, Adelaide Town Hall, on the following Thursdays in 2019 31 January 21 February 21 March 11 or 18 April – optional – as decided by the Authority 23 May 20 June 25 July 22 August 19 September 24 October 21 November 12 December 2. Cancel the meetings for 31 January and 12 December 2019 should meetings in these two months be no longer required through an approved, revised Charter. 3. Delegate authority to the Executive Officer to vary this meeting schedule as required (within the provisions of the Authority’s Charter) after liaison with the Presiding Member (or Deputy Presiding Member if the former is absent).
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IMPLICATIONS AND FINANCIALS: Adelaide Park Lands No implications for the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy Management Strategy
Policy Not as a result of this report
Consultation Not as a result of this report
Resource Not as a result of this report
Risk / Legal / Consistent with legislative requirements Legislative
Opportunities To establish a meeting schedule
18/19 Council Provided Budget Allocation
Proposed Council 19/20 Budget To be determined by Council Allocation Life of Project, Service, Initiative or (Expectancy of) Annual meeting schedule Asset
18/19 Budget Reconsideration Not as a result of this report (if applicable)
Ongoing Costs (eg maintenance Provided for cost)
Other Funding Not as a result of this report Sources
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DISCUSSION Charter Provisions 1. Clause 4.5 of the current Charter for the Adelaide Park Lands Authority makes the following stipulations with regard to meetings of the Authority: 1.1. “An ordinary meeting of the Board (Board of Management) will constitute an ordinary meeting of the Authority. The Board shall administer the business of the ordinary meeting 1.2. The provisions of Part 2 of the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013 shall, insofar as the same may be applicable and not inconsistent with this Charter, apply to the proceedings at and conduct of all meetings of the Board 1.3. Ordinary meetings of the Board must take place at such times and places as may be fixed by the Board provided that there shall be at least one ordinary meeting of the Board held in each calendar month.” 2. The revised draft Charter currently sits with Minister Stephan Knoll for consultation in his dual capacity as Minister responsible for the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 and for Local Government. 3. The only proposed change regarding Board meetings in the revised draft is that they will no longer be required in January and December. However, until the new Charter is settled, the existing requirement for a meeting in those two months will be respected. 4. In 2018, the Authority met on a monthly basis at 5.30 pm, usually on the third Thursday of each month. It is proposed to retain this meeting pattern for 2019. 5. The City of Adelaide has not yet set its meeting schedule for 2019. Once this happens it may be necessary to review the Authority’s meeting schedule. 6. The meeting schedule, as proposed on the following Thursdays in 2019, avoids public holidays: 6.1. 31 January – Australia Day public holiday is Monday 28 January 6.2. 21 February 6.3. 21 March – public holiday on 11 March 6.4. 11 or 18 April – Easter is scheduled for 19 to 22 April and Anzac Day for Thursday 25 April 6.5. 23 May 6.6. 20 June – public holiday 10 June 6.7. 25 July 6.8. 22 August 6.9. 19 September 6.10. 24 October – public holiday Monday 7 Oct 6.11. 21 November 6.12. 12 December. 7. It may be necessary to vary the meeting schedule according to the urgency of matters and the demands of the agenda. Section 1.9 of the Authority’s current Charter (3.4.2 of the revised, draft Charter) allows for the Board to delegate certain powers to an employee of the City of Adelaide. It is therefore proposed that the Executive Officer be granted delegation to vary the set times and dates within the calendar month (other than for additional or special meetings). 8. Any variation to the meeting schedule will be undertaken after liaison with the Presiding Member (or Deputy Presiding Member if the former is absent) and in a consultative manner with the remainder of the Board.
ATTACHMENTS Nil
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Program Contact: Daniel Bennett, AD Strategy & Design 8203 7295 2018/02875 Approving Officer: Public Beth Davidson-Park, Director Operations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At its meeting on 24 May 2018, the Authority resolved: That given the Member for Adelaide’s recent announcement of support for World Heritage Listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and the supportive position in the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy for securing commitment and developing a case for listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout, the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority establishes a committee to explore the feasibility of, and possible options for mounting a World Heritage nomination and to develop support for the project. This report provides background, facilitates the establishment of the Committee and recommends Terms of Reference for its operation and work.
RECOMMENDATION: THAT THE ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY ADVISES THE COUNCIL AND STATE GOVERNMENT THAT: The Adelaide Park Lands Authority
1. Pursuant to s 11 of the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005, the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority establishes the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout World Heritage Nomination Committee (the Committee). 2. Defers any appointments to the Committee until 2019 and recognises that the Presiding Member is, ex-officio, a member of any committee established by the Board. 3. Pursuant to s 11 (2) of the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005, approves additional appointments to the Committee of persons who are not members of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority, subject to the approval of the Authority on a case-by-case basis. 4. Endorses the Terms of Reference for the Committee as identified in Attachment A to Item 7.3 on the Agenda for the meeting of the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority held on 18 October 2018.
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IMPLICATIONS AND FINANCIALS: STRATEGY 5.2 of the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy states: Consider World Heritage listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout The Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout are recognised across the world for their outstanding Adelaide heritage value and the integrity of Colonel Light’s original plan of Adelaide and the ring of Park Park Lands Lands which encircle it. International and interstate visitors are increasingly interested in visiting Management cultural and heritage places, and World Heritage status attracts particular interest and can Strategy generate economic benefits from increased tourism. With the following “ACTIONS” 1. Secure a commitment to pursue World Heritage listing. 2. Develop the case for World Heritage listing. Council’s Strategic Plan states: “We will continue to build our international brand to attract more people from all around the Policy world to experience our City while also exporting our culture to global audiences.” And Vision of “a welcoming and dynamic city full of rich and diverse experiences”.
Consultation Public consultation is not required.
Resource Not as a result of this report.
Risk / Legal / Not as a result of this report. Legislative International recognition for Adelaide’s planning heritage and legacy. Opportunities A likely tourism increase for the City of 20-30%.
18/19 Council Nil. Budget Allocation Proposed Council 19/20 Budget Nil. Allocation Life of Project, Service, Initiative Long-term. or (Expectancy of) Asset 18 / 19 Budget Reconsideration Not as a result of this report. (if applicable)
Ongoing Costs (eg maintenance Not as a result of this report. cost) Other Funding Will be explored as part of the process. Sources
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DISCUSSION Background 1. At its meeting on 24 May 2018, the Adelaide Park Lands Authority (the Authority) resolved: ‘That given the Member for Adelaide’s recent announcement of support for World Heritage Listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and the supportive position in the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy for securing commitment and developing a case for listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout, the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority establishes a committee to explore the feasibility of, and possible options for mounting a World Heritage nomination and to develop support for the project.’ 2. The Hon. Rachel Sanderson MP recently indicated her support for a World Heritage Nomination for the Adelaide Park Lands at: 2.1. The Annual General Meeting of the Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association on Sunday 29 April 2018 2.2. The opening of the Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize on Wednesday 4 July 2018. 3. While one of the objectives of the constitution of the Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association is to secure World Heritage Listing for the Adelaide Park Lands, we understand there are no plans to mount a nomination. 4. The Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy, as adopted by the City of Adelaide and the State Government includes, as strategy 5.2: 4.1. Consider World Heritage listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout 4.2. The Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout are recognised across the world for their outstanding heritage value and the integrity of Colonel Light’s original plan of Adelaide and the ring of Park Lands which encircle it. International and interstate visitors are increasingly interested in visiting cultural and heritage places, and World Heritage status attracts particular interest and can generate economic benefits from increased tourism. With the following actions: 4.3. Secure a commitment to pursue World Heritage listing. 4.4. Develop the case for World Heritage listing. 5. The Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 (the Act), which establishes the Authority and provides for the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy, has as its objective: 5.1. An Act to establish a legislative framework that promotes the special status, attributes and character of the Adelaide Park Lands; to provide for the protection of those park lands and for their management as a world-class asset to be preserved as an urban park for the benefit of present and future generations. 6. The Authority’s interest in pursuing a World Heritage nomination is consistent with its Functions here as provided for in the Act. 7. Section 11 of the Act provides for the Authority to establish committees to assist in its work and also to appoint non-Authority members to those committees. Previous activity regarding World Heritage Listing 8. Council has previously expressed interest in World Heritage Listing for the Adelaide Park Lands and City Plan, as follows: 8.1. A Council resolution on 9 February 2000 expressing in principle support 8.2. Council referred the proposal to the Capital City Committee in September 2001 8.3. Council called for a report on the matter in January 2003
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8.4. A report to the Capital City Committee was presented in November 2011. 9. The Authority has not been involved in any World Heritage Listing proposal. World Heritage List - benefits 10. UNESCO’s World Heritage List is a program which serves “as an essential tool for identifying and safeguarding the extraordinary heritage of humanity” https://whc.unesco.org/en/about/ 11. Being listed as a World Heritage site has evolved from a technical measure aimed exclusively at preservation into an acclaimed and globally respected brand. 12. Inclusion on the World Heritage List is a catalyst to engage with the rest of the world from a position of confidence, selling distinct products and services at added value based upon their provenance. 13. The focus for listing has shifted from purely historical interest towards economic development based on uniqueness, authenticity, a distinct sense of place, identity and culture. 14. Based on City of Adelaide 2014/15 visitor numbers, 27% of total visitor spend in Adelaide could be directly attributed to cultural heritage tourism. 15. The Australian Government’s Department of the Environment and Energy website states that “in the case of properties such as the Tasmanian Wilderness, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks and the Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage listing has featured in promotions that have resulted in greatly increased tourist visitation from overseas and within Australia”. 16. Listing usually sees a tourist boost of between 20% and 30% (source: The Guardian Weekly). World Heritage List – current status 17. UNESCO’s 2017 Annual Report identifies that in 2017 it inscribed 21 new sites and approved the extension of a further five. 18. UNESCO’s World Heritage List currently includes 1,073 sites, of which 832 are cultural, 206 natural and 35 mixed. 19. Australia currently has 19 World Heritage sites including: 19.1. 11 convict sites (listed as one combined portfolio) 19.2. Sydney Opera House 19.3. The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens 19.4. Naracoorte Caves which, along with Riversleigh in Queensland, forms one combined fossil mammal site 19.5. A series of Gondwana Rainforest Sites (combined as one site) 19.6. Great Barrier Reef 19.7. 13 other natural sites. 20. The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy’s website indicates that the last Australian listing appears to have occurred in June 2013 with an extension to the Tasmanian Wilderness Site. 21. As a signatory to the World Heritage Convention, Australia is required to submit to UNESCO a Tentative List of sites. This List provides a forecast of the properties that Australia may decide to submit for inscription in the next five to ten years and which may be updated at any time. It is an important step since the World Heritage Committee cannot consider a nomination for inscription on the World Heritage List unless the property has already been included on the Tentative List.
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22. Currently, Australia’s Tentative List published on the UNESCO website includes three sites as follows: 22.1. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape – the Aboriginal cultural site in South West Victoria which includes evidence of one of the world’s oldest aquaculture systems (added January 2017) 22.2. The Great Sandy World Heritage Area (added January 2010) 22.3. An extension to the Gondwana Rainforest area (added May 2010) Other South Australian World Heritage bids of relevance 23. Although it doesn’t appear on UNESCO’s website, the Natural Resource Management (SA Arid Lands) website details a cross-departmental bid by the State Government for World Heritage status for the Flinders Ranges. http://www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/aridlands/parks/world-heritage-nomination-for-the-flinders-ranges 24. Of particular relevance to the proposed committee is the active bid by a consortium of ten South Australian regional councils for National Heritage listing of the settlement landscapes of the Mount Lofty Ranges region with a view to World Heritage nomination. http://www.mountloftyranges.org/ 25. The basis for the Mount Lofty Ranges bid focuses on the systematic settlement of Adelaide’s hinterland following the survey and establishment of the new City. Wakefield’s systematic colonization model is common to both the Mount Lofty Ranges bid and the potential Adelaide Park Lands and City Plan nomination and the complementary and possibly symbiotic nature of the two is worth exploring. World Heritage List - process for inclusion 26. UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention (the Convention) came into effect in 1975 and established the World Heritage Committee (the Committee). 27. The Committee administers the Convention and assesses nominated places against set criteria and makes the final decision as to the places that are included on the World Heritage List. 28. To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. More detail regarding UNESCO, the process and the criteria for World Heritage Listing can be found here . 29. Only the Australian Government can nominate sites for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. 30. A nomination must be made through the State Government to the Australian Government. 31. A pre-requisite for a World Heritage List nomination in Australia is the inclusion of the site on the National Heritage List. The Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout was included on Australia’s National Heritage list in November 2008. 32. The World Heritage nomination and listing process is rigorous, and many nominations have been withdrawn or rejected because they fail the assessment process. The argument for World Heritage listing 33. The National Heritage Listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout recognises that Adelaide is: 33.1. “The only Australian capital city to be completely enclosed by park lands and has the most extensive and intact 19th century park lands in Australia” 33.2. “widely regarded as a masterwork of urban design and signifies a turning point in the settlement of Australia”. 34. What differentiates the Adelaide plan from all other cities, in the World Heritage context, is that: 34.1. The design is an expression of the ideals of the early nineteenth century social reform movement and represents a culmination of colonial town planning exercises and theories from that period
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34.2. The settlement of the City and hinterland is the first manifestation of Edward Gibbon Wakefield’s systematic colonisation model and represents a turning point in the expansion of the British Empire 34.3. The originally planned combination of public Park Lands, Squares and formal, gridded street layout has survived, substantially intact. Further detail can be found here Terms of Reference for the Committee 35. The proposed Terms of Reference for the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout World Heritage Nomination Committee (the Committee) are provided in Attachment A. 36. An initial composition of three members is recommended, however it may be that additional members are co- opted (subject to the approval of the Authority’s Board) should the work of the Committee expand or develop. 37. Clause 7.6 of the current Charter states that the Board’s Presiding Member is, ex-officio, a member of any committee established by the Board. The Presiding Member may however decline that opportunity. 38. Initially it is envisaged that the work of the Committee will focus on planning, research and case development, with a view to, along with the City of Adelaide, securing a commitment from the State Government to pursue World Heritage Listing. 39. It is noted here that the State Government has already adopted the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy and its ‘action’ to “Secure a commitment to pursue World Heritage listing”. 40. If that commitment is forthcoming, the subsequent work of the Committee will focus on developing the nomination in partnership with the South Australian and Australian Governments.
ATTACHMENT Attachment A – Draft Terms of Reference for the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout World Heritage Nomination Committee
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Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout World Heritage Nomination Committee. (draft) Terms of Reference
Mandate
At its meeting on 24 May 2018, the Authority resolved: That given the Member for Adelaide’s recent announcement of support for World Heritage Listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and the supportive position in the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy for securing commitment and developing a case for listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout, the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority establishes a committee to explore the feasibility of, and possible options for mounting a World Heritage nomination and to develop support for the project.
STRATEGY 5.2 of the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy states: Consider World Heritage listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout The Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout are recognised across the world for their outstanding heritage value and the integrity of Colonel Light’s original plan of Adelaide and the ring of Park Lands which encircle it. International and interstate visitors are increasingly interested in visiting cultural and heritage places, and World Heritage status attracts particular interest and can generate economic benefits from increased tourism. With the following “ACTIONS” 1. Secure a commitment to pursue World Heritage listing. 2. Develop the case for World Heritage listing.
The Committee will be supported by the Authority’s Executive Officer and will be responsible for:
Initially:
1. Electing a Chairperson.
2. Meet on an as needed basis, determined as required through a simple majority of Committee Members.
3. Developing and substantiating the case (developing a core narrative) for World Heritage listing of the Adelaide
Park Lands and City Layout and identifying the potential benefits.
4. Exploring the feasibility of, and options for, mounting a World Heritage nomination for the Adelaide Park Lands
and City Plan.
5. Identifying the World Heritage Criteria under which a case might be mounted.
6. Undertaking or commissioning any required research – identify research gaps and needs, subject to the approval
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7. Exploring any relevant links with the Mt Lofty Ranges World Heritage Bid – and report on the viability and
desirability of a combined nomination.
8. Undertaking a comparative analysis of World Heritage inscribed and tentative properties to confirm that the
proposed listing and site would complement, not duplicate, existing and proposed World Heritage properties.
9. Working with the City of Adelaide and State Government to secure a commitment and support to pursue World
Heritage Listing.
Subject to the above processes and the approval of the Authority:
10. Generating stakeholder and community support for a nomination.
11. Preparation of promotional material for the nomination, including a community engagement plan / social media
campaign.
12. Developing a nomination proposal identifying:
12.1. Requirements, steps, processes, procedures and priorities
12.2. Staging and timeframes
12.3. Required funding and resources.
13. Working with relevant advisory bodies such as ICOMOS – International Council of Monuments and Sites.
14. Exploring and consider funding opportunities.
15. Providing quarterly progress reports to the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority, who in turn will advise
the City of Adelaide and the State Government regarding progress.
16. Developing and documenting any eventuating nomination.
In association with that work
17. Recommending to the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority any required changes to these Terms of
Reference.
18. Recommending to the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority any required changes to or additions to the
Committee membership.
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Exclusion of the Public ITEM 10.1 18/10/2018 ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY
Program Contact: Jacki Done, AD People & Governance 8203 7256
2017/00571 Approving Officer: Public Mark Goldstone, Chief Executive Officer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer that the public be excluded from this Adelaide Park Lands Authority Board meeting for the consideration of information and matters contained in the following Agenda Item: 11.1 Strategic Licence Request [s 90(3)(d)] The Order to Exclude for Item 11.1: 1. Identifies the information and matters (grounds) from s 90(3) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) utilised to request consideration in confidence; 2. Identifies the basis – how the information falls within the grounds identified and why it is necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public; and 3. In addition identifies for the following grounds – s 90(3) (b), (d) or (j) - how information open to the public would be contrary to the public interest.
ORDER TO EXCLUDE FOR ITEM 11.1: THAT THE ADELAIDE PARK LANDS AUTHORITY: 1. Having taken into account the relevant considerations referenced in Section 4.5.19 & 4.5.24 of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority Charter and contained in s 90(3) (d) and 90(4) & (7) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA), this meeting of the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority dated 18/10/2018 resolves that it is necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public as the consideration of Item 11.1 [Strategic Licence Request] listed on the Agenda in a meeting open to the public would on balance be contrary to the public interest. Grounds and Basis This Item contains commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information and confer a commercial advantage on a third party. Public Interest The Board is satisfied that the principle that the meeting be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed in the circumstances because the disclosure of this information may result in the release of information prior to the finalisation of ‘commercial in confidence’ negotiations between the proponents and
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may materially and adversely affect the contract negotiations which on balance would be contrary to the public interest. 2. Pursuant to Section 4.5.19 of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority Charter in this meeting of the Board of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority dated 18/10/2018 orders that the public (with the exception of members of Corporation staff and any person permitted to remain) be excluded from this meeting to enable the Board to consider in confidence Item 11.1 [Strategic Licence Request] listed in the Agenda, as the matter is of a kind referred to in s 90(3) (d) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA).
DISCUSSION 1. It is a requirement of the Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005 (SA) [13 (c)] which is reflected in 4.5.17 of the Adelaide Park Lands Charter, that the Authority conduct meetings in public except in special circumstances. These circumstances are outlined in Chapter 6, Part 3, s 90 of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA). 2. To consider a matter in confidence, the Board through a formal resolution is required to: 2.1 Identify the information and matters (grounds) from s 90(3) of the Local Government Act 199 (SA) utilised to request consideration in confidence; 2.2 Identify the basis – how the information falls within the grounds identified and why it is necessary and appropriate for the Board to act in a meeting closed to the public; and 2.3 In addition identify for the following grounds – s 90(3) (b), (d) or (j) – how information open to the public would be contrary to the public interest. 3. Provision 4.5.18 in the Charter directs that all Board members must keep confidential all documents and any information presented to them for consideration on a confidential basis prior to the meeting. 4. The Charter contains the following provisions in relation to confidentiality: ‘4.5.17 Subject to sub-clause 4.5.19, meetings of the Board must be conducted in a place open to the public.’ ‘4.5.18 All Board Members must keep confidential all documents and any information provided to them on a confidential basis for their consideration prior to a meeting of the Board, except in those circumstances prescribed by section 12 of the Park Lands Act and clause 35 of Schedule 2 to the LG Act.’
For reference – Section 12 of the Park Lands Act and clause 35 of Schedule 2 to the LG Act read:
12—Reports
(1) A member of the board of management of the Authority does not commit a breach of a duty of confidence by reporting a matter relating to the affairs of the Authority to the Minister.
(2) The Authority must, at the time that it furnishes its annual report to the Adelaide City Council, furnish a copy of the report to the Minister.
35—Disclosure
(1) If a subsidiary discloses to a person in pursuance of this Schedule a matter in respect of which the subsidiary owes a duty of confidence, the subsidiary must give notice of the disclosure to the person to whom the duty is owed.
(2) A member of the board of management of a subsidiary does not commit a breach of duty by reporting a matter relating to the affairs of the subsidiary to a council or otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Act. ‘4.5.19 The Board may order that the public be excluded from attendance at any meeting in order to enable the Board to consider in confidence any information or matter listed in s 90(3) of the LG Act (after taking into account any relevant consideration under that section). The exercise of this power does not exclude Board Members and/or any other person permitted by the Board to remain in the room.’
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‘4.5.20 Where an order is made under sub-clause 4.5.19, a notice must be made in the minutes of the making of the order and of the grounds on which it was made.’ ‘4.5.21 The Board must cause minutes to be kept of the proceedings at every meeting of the Board.’ ‘4.5.22 Subject to sub-clause 4.5.24 a person is entitled to inspect, without payment of a fee: (a) agendas and minutes of a Board Meeting; (b) reports to the Board received at a meeting of the Board; (c) recommendations presented to the Board in writing and adopted by resolution of the Board.’ ‘4.5.23 Subject to sub-clause 4.5.24, a person is entitled, on payment of a fee fixed by the Board, to obtain a copy of any documents available for inspection under sub-clause 4.5.22.’ ‘4.5.24 Sub-clauses 4.5.22 and 4.5.23 do not apply in relation to a document or part of a document if: (a) the document or part of the document relates to a matter of a kind referred to in sub-clause 4.5.19; and (b) the Board orders that the document or part of the document be kept confidential (provided that in so ordering the Board must specify the duration of the order or the circumstances in which it will cease to apply or a period after which it must be reviewed).’ 5. In considering whether an order should be made to exclude the public [s 90(4) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA)], it is irrelevant that discussion of a matter in public may: 5.1 cause embarrassment to the council or council committee concerned, or to members or employees of the council; or 5.2 cause a loss of confidence in the council or council committee.’ 5.3 involve discussion of a matter that is controversial within the council area; or 5.4 make the council susceptible to adverse criticism 6. When determining whether to exclude the public from the meeting the Authority is required to consider whether it is necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public to consider a matter in confidence. 6.1 Information contained in Item 11.1 – Strategic Licence Request: 6.1.1 Is not subject to an existing Council Confidentiality Order; 6.1.2 The grounds utilised to request consideration in confidence is s 90(3) (d) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) (d) commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which— (i) could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party; and (ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
ATTACHMENTS
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Section 4.5.19 of the Adelaide Park Lands Authority Charter Section 90(3) (d) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) Pages 48 to 54