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Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee — 2021-03-11
2. New Lease over Riverview Community Centre, 138 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
2. New Lease over Riverview Community Centre, 138 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview
This is a report concerning the proposed new lease over 138 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview, described as Lot 3 on RP139403 (Attachment 1) between Ipswich City Council (Council) and Queensland Youth Family Support Services Inc. (QYFSS).
In accordance with Council’s Community Facilities and Operating Model Policy (Attachment 2), it is recommended that a lease be entered into with QYFSS as the successful respondent to the Expression of Interest for the tenure and management of the Riverview Community Centre.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Council resolve pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exemptions under sections 236(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulation apply to the disposal of the leasehold interest located at 138 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview and described as Lot 3 on RP139403 (“the land”), by way of a leasehold arrangement between Council and Queensland Youth Family Support Services Inc for a consideration sum of $1.00 per annum, if demanded (excluding GST).
B. That Council enter into a lease with Queensland Youth Family Support Services Inc. (“the tenant”) for a period of three (3) years .
C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the Lease to be executed by Council and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Old Ipswich Road · Riverview · Ipswich
3. Draft Community Development Strategy (2021 - 2026)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
3. Draft Community Development Strategy (2021 - 2026)
This is a report concerning the draft Community Development Strategy 2021-2026. It outlines the proposed community development approach and presents the document for endorsement (Attachment 1).
As the closest of the three levels of government to the community, Ipswich City Council (Council) plays a significant role in supporting communities through the community development function.
The draft Community Development Strategy is a strategic and aspirational document designed to outline and guide the work of the Community Development Section over the next five years. It aligns with Council’s strategic priorities with a focus on strengthening community resilience and building on community strengths to help shape the future of Ipswich.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Community Development Strategy be endorsed by Council as the strategic and aspirational framework which guides the work of the Community Development section.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Indigenous Accord 2020 - 2025 Milestone Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
4. Indigenous Accord 2020 - 2025 Milestone Report
This is a report concerning the Indigenous Accord 2020-2025 (Accord).
The Accord forms the basis for a shared journey between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples in Ipswich. It contains targeted and specific activities and sets the agenda for cooperation, collaboration and partnership between Ipswich City Council and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
This report provides an update on the Accord milestones achieved in the July 2020 - February 2021 period.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the report titled ‘Indigenous Accord Milestone Report - March 2021’ be received and the contents noted .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Mentions: Ipswich
1 New Item (Committees) - ss
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
PROPOSAL TO CONSIDER NOTICES OF MOTION AT COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING
The Chairperson, Councillor Andrew Fechner moved that Notice of Motion Items 5 and 6 be considered at the next Council Ordinary Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Notice of Motion Items 5 and 6 be considered at the next Council Ordinary meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Fechner Nil
Kunzelmann
Harding
Madsen
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The following Notice of Motion is to be considered at the next Council Ordinary Meeting.
5. Notice of Motion - Customer Service
5. Notice of Motion - Customer Service
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Sheila Ireland concerning the Customer Service request system within Council.
Councillor Sheila Ireland gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting of 11 March 2021.
MOTION
A. That Council take immediate action to ensure that customers have visibility over the progress, status and outcome of any service request that has been submitted utilising the existing 'My Ipswich' service.
B. That a report be provided to a future Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee meeting no later than May 2021 outlining how Council is currently performing against adopted standards, what steps have been taken to rectify the above issue and any other steps that can be taken to improve the service and transparency of operations Council provides to the community.
Further information to support Notice of Motion:
Councillors are continuing to receive feedback from ratepayers and residents of the city that they are not being kept informed on the progress or current status of service requests they have submitted to council. Council needs to take steps to ensure that the organisation is adhering to its customer service policy at all times. Customers of Ipswich City Council have the right to be aware of the progress, status and outcome of requests raised.
The following Notice of Motion is to be considered at the next Council Ordinary Meeting.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Notice of Motion - Civic Celebrations
6. Notice of Motion - Civic Celebrations
This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Sheila Ireland concerning Civic Celebrations.
Councillor Sheila Ireland gave notice of her intention to move the following motion at the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Meeting of 11 March 2021:
MOTION
A. That Council form a Civic Celebrations function to undertake and support events across the city that bring together community members and celebrate our achievements and significant events.
B. That the events this function should undertake include:
i. Australia Day Awards
ii. Anzac Day Ceremony Support
iii. Remembrance Day support
iv. VP Day support
v. Citizenship Ceremonies
vi. Achievers and Volunteers Celebration Day
vii. Dignitary Visits
viii. Keys to the city
ix. Freedom of Entry
x. Other selected celebratory seasonal community events
C. That expected costing for each proposed event including resourcing be provided to allow for this program to be considered during budget deliberations.
Further information to support Notice of Motion:
Council has a role to play in improving and supporting community interactions through times of civic celebration both required and discretionary. Following a period of interim administration, many important activities that brought the community together were not continued or continued in a way that did not capture the significance of the occasion and appropriately harness the community spirit. This motion proposes to shift the council to become more involved in the community again by listening, learning and celebrating our successes and city achievements.
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.23 am.
The meeting closed at 11.49 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).