Chairman Executive Management City Services Community Development Lord Mayor Ald Rob Valentine B. Armstrong – G.M. A. Tompson – D.C.S. H. Salisbury – D.C.D. Aldermen N. Heath – D.E.M. M. Howell – E.O.C.S. W. Mason – E.O.C.D. Deputy Lord Mayor Ald Eva Ruzicka Corporate Services Development & Media Ald Lyn Archer J. Warner – D.C.S. Environmental Services Mercury Ald Darlene Haigh M. Johns – E.O.C.S. 4 N. Noye – D.D.E.S. ABC Radio Ald Marti Zucco L. Wells – C.S.O. I. Stanley – M.D.A. Trevor Sutton Ald Jeff Briscoe J. Stafford – C.S.O. R. Rust – E.O.D.E.S. Sub Total: 38 Ald Eric Hayes E. Wilmshurst – C.S.O. Parks & Customer Services Reception 6 Ald Peter Sexton C. White – P.A.L.M. R. Viney – D.P.C.S. Public 8 Ald John Freeman Financial Services C. Walker – E.O.P.C.S. Trolley/Ald. Offices Ald Ron Christie D. Spinks – D.F.S. Customer Services Counter Spare Ald Helen Burnet Civic Solutions Total Distribution: 54 Ald Philip Cocker M. Street – D. Civic Solutions AGENDA OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY 23 APRIL 2007 AT 5.00 P.M. THE MISSION Our mission is to ensure good governance of our capital City. THE VALUES The Council will: Leadership Provide effective capital City leadership, integrity and openness in its approach and will advocate the needs and aspirations of the community. Equity Ensure equity, consistency and co-operation in its dealings with the community and government. Community Involvement Encourage effective democratic involvement by the community in the life of the City through communication, consultation and participation. Responsiveness Be responsive to the needs and aspirations of the community. Quality Ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of all its services. HOBART 2025 VISION In 2025 Hobart will be a city that: • Offers opportunities for all ages and a city for life • Is recognised for its natural beauty and quality of environment • Is well governed at a regional and community level • Achieves good quality development and urban management • Is highly accessible through efficient transport options • Builds strong and healthy communities through diversity, participation and empathy • Is dynamic, vibrant and culturally expressive OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING TABLE OF CONTENTS 23/4/2007 PRESENT APOLOGIES LEAVE OF ABSENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING OF THE OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING 2. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3. NOTIFICATION OF COUNCIL WORKSHOPS 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 5. PETITIONS 6. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS TO THE AGENDA 7. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 8. COUNCIL ACTING AS PLANNING AUTHORITY 8.1 9, 11, 13, 15 & 17 LIVERPOOL STREET AND 55 CAMPBELL STREET, HOBART – PARTIAL DEMOLITION, ALTERATIONS AND NEW BUILDING (EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT AND UNLISTED USE/RESEARCH CENTRE) – PLN-06-01357-01 – FILE REF: 5668253 & P/17/626 8.2 250 ELIZABETH STREET AND ELIZABETH STREET PARK, HOBART – OUTDOOR DINING AREA, AWNING, ALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT (COFFEE SHOP) AND FENCE – PLN-07-00197-01 – FILE REF: 5662935 & P/242-250/470 8.3 QUEENS DOMAIN (2 DAVIES AVENUE), HOBART – TREE REMOVAL AND PLANTING, WALKING TRACK, CAR PARK EXTENSION AND FENCING (SOLDIERS MEMORIAL AVENUE CROSSROADS - TREES REINSTATEMENT) – PLN-07-00100-01 – FILE REF: 70-53-1 OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING TABLE OF CONTENTS 23/4/2007 8.4 STATE PLANNING SYSTEM – DEVELOPMENTS IN RELATION TO THE RESOURCE PLANNING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – FAST TRACKING LEGISLATION - FILE REF: 16-11-2 9. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES AND CHARGES 2007/2008 – DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION – FILE REF: 21-50-5 10. PETITION - DEVELOPMENT OF COUNCIL POLICIES SUPPORTING THE DIVERSITY OF HOUSING AIMS OF THE PLANNING SCHEME – FILE REF: 33-20-2 11. 8TH INTERNATIONAL CITIES TOWN CENTRES AND COMMUNITIES SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2007 – CITIES ON THE EDGE – 26-29 JUNE 2007 – AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – FILE REF: 11-25-45 12. APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER THE BUILDING REGULATIONS 2004 AND BUILDING ACT 2000 – FILE REF: 30-1-17 PARKS AND CUSTOMER SERVICES 13. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES AND CHARGES 2007/2008 – PARKS AND CUSTOMER SERVICES DIVISION – FILE REF: 21-50-6 14. 74 RISDON ROAD, NEW TOWN – VAUCLUSE GARDENS PTY LTD – REQUEST FOR ACCESS OVER COUNCIL LAND IN WILMSLOW AVENUE – LANDOWNER CONSENT – FILE REF: 5525498 & P/74/792 FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES 15. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES AND CHARGES 2007/2008 – FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – FILE REF: 21-50-2; 21-50-6; 21-50-4 16. SALAMANCA SQUARE CAR PARK – REQUEST TO INSTALL GAS SUPPLY LINE – FILE REF: 35-7-35 17. ST VIRGILS ROWING SHED – NEW TOWN BAY – PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT – LANDLORD APPROVAL – FILE REF: 72-27-4 18. SALAMANCA SQUARE CAR PARK – STORAGE ROOM – FILE REF: 35-7-35 OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING TABLE OF CONTENTS 23/4/2007 CITY SERVICES 19. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES AND CHARGES 2007/2008 – CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE– FILE REFS: 21-50-4; 21-50-8 20. SALAMANCA PLACE – REQUEST FOR OCCUPATION OF PARKING SPACES FOR SPECIAL EVENT – WOMEN’S WEEKLY ROAD TRAIN – FILE REF: 817 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 21. GOOD SPORTS PROGRAM – COUNCIL SUPPORT – FILE REF: 17-1-2 22. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES AND CHARGES 2007/2008 – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - FILE REF: 21-50-9 23. CLOSED PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MOTION OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN UNDER REGULATION 16 (5) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MEETING PROCEDURES) REGULATIONS 2005 24. ZERO NET CARBON EMISSIONS - FILE REF: 13-1-9, 17-50-11 OPEN COUNCIL AGENDA Lord Mayor A meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting will be Deputy Lord Mayor held in the Council Chamber, Town Hall on Monday 23 April Aldermen 2007, at 5.00 p.m. Archer Haigh Zucco Briscoe V.B. ARMSTRONG Hayes GENERAL MANAGER Sexton Freeman PRESENT: Christie Burnet Cocker APOLOGIES: LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Alderman D.A. Haigh 1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING OF THE OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING The Chairman reports that he has perused the minutes of the meeting of the Open Portion of the Council meeting held on 11 April 2007, finds them to be a true record and recommends that they be taken as read and signed as a correct record. 2. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN 3. NOTIFICATION OF COUNCIL WORKSHOPS In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, the General Manager reports that no Council workshops have been conducted since the last ordinary meeting of the Council. OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING 2 23/4/2007 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 5. PETITIONS 6. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS TO THE AGENDA In accordance with the requirements of Part 2 Regulation 8 (6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, the Council, by absolute majority may approve the consideration of a matter not appearing on the agenda, where the General Manager has reported: (a) the reason it was not possible to include the matter on the agenda, and (b) that the matter is urgent, and (c) that advice has been provided under Section 65 of the Local Government Act 1993. RECOMMENDATION That the Council resolve by absolute majority to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the General Manager in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005. 7. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST In accordance with Part 2 Regulation 8 (7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, the chairman of a meeting is to request Aldermen to indicate whether they have, or are likely to have, a pecuniary interest in any item on the agenda. Accordingly, Aldermen are requested to advise of a pecuniary interest they may have in respect to any matter appearing on the agenda, or any supplementary item to the agenda, which the committee has resolved to deal with, in accordance with Part 2 Regulation 8 (6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005. OPEN PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEETING 3 23/4/2007 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 8. COUNCIL ACTING AS PLANNING AUTHORITY In accordance with the provisions of Part 2 Regulation 25 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005, the intention of the Council to act as a planning authority pursuant to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 is to be noted. In accordance with Regulation 25, the Council will act as a planning authority in respect to those matters appearing under this heading on the agenda, inclusive of any supplementary items. The Council is reminded that any alternative decision it may make to the recommendation appearing on the agenda, will require a full statement of reasons in order to maintain the integrity of the planning approval process and to comply with the requirements of the Judicial Review Act. 8.1 9, 11, 13, 15 & 17 LIVERPOOL STREET AND 55 CAMPBELL STREET, HOBART – PARTIAL DEMOLITION, ALTERATIONS AND NEW BUILDING (EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT AND UNLISTED USE/RESEARCH CENTRE) – PLN-06-01357-01 – FILE REF: 5668253 & P/17/626 Ref. Open DESC 6.1.1, 16/4/2007 Application Expiry Date: 27/2/2007 (Extension Granted to 23/4/2007) Attachment P/1-63 Report of the Manager Development Appraisal and Development Appraisal Planner of 19 February 2007 and attachments. In the absence of a recommendation from the Committee, the matter is referred to the Council for determination. DES-F-0102/11 Item No. 8.1 / Page 1 20/5/2005 APPLICATION UNDER CITY OF HOBART PLANNING SCHEME 1982 Committee: 16 April 2007 Council: 23 April 2007 Expiry Date: 27 February 2007 (Extension of time granted