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Council — 2020-10-22
Petition - PETITION - DEVELOPMENT ON SOVEREIGN DRIVE, DEEBING HEIGHTS
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
PETITION - DEVELOPMENT ON SOVEREIGN DRIVE, DEEBING HEIGHTS
Petition received from Mr Michael Hough on behalf of residents of Deebing Heights and electors of Division 1 expressing concern over the recent development of eight, three bedroom townhouses by SandSky on Sovereign Drive, Deebing Heights approved in 2018.
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the petition be received and referred to the appropriate department for consideration.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Petition received from residents of Deebing Heights ⇨
2. Comments received from petitioners ⇨
PRESENTATIONS AND DEPUTATIONS
Nil
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr Michael Hough resident of Sovereign Pocket, Deebing Heights outlined the concerns raised in the petition submitted by residents of Sovereign Drive, Deebing Heights.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
COUNCILLOR JACOB MADSEN
DECLARABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 14.6 titled Reception and Consideration of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report.
The nature of the declarable conflict of interest is that he is a member of the Ipswich Trades Hall and Labour Day Committee Executive which manages the Ipswich Trades Hall which is adjacent to the CBD redevelopment program that Council is undergoing
Councillor Jacob Madsen advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
COUNCILLOR ANDREW FECHNER
DECLARABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009 , Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 14 titled Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report.
The nature of the interest is that Councillor Fechner stands to gain a benefit or suffer a loss due to his business interest in Bar Heisenberg Pty Ltd which is located in the top of town at 164 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.
Councillor Andrew Fechner advised that he will leave the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) while this matter is being discussed and voted on.
PREVIOUSLY DECLARED INTERESTS
In accordance with section 150ET(4) of the Local Government Act 2009 the following councillors previously declared interests:
Councillor Jacob Madsen
· Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 - Item 10, Recommendation C, titled General Rates – Various Properties.
· Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 – Item 2 titled Notice of Motion – Ipswich Central Precinct Plan.
Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle
· Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 – Item 10, Recommendation E titled General Rates – Various Properties.
11. Confirmation of Minutes
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Sovereign Drive · Deebing Heights · Ipswich
Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 24 September 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
11.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 24 September 2020 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
12. MAYORAL MINUTE
Nil
13. BUSINESS OUTSTANDING – INCLUDING CONDUCT MATTERS AND MATTERS LYING ON THE TABLE TO BE DEALT WITH
Nil
14. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
Committee Report - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee - 8 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
14.1
Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Report No. 2020(03) of 8 October 2020 be noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Committee Report - Governance and Transparency Committee - 15 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
14.2
Governance and Transparency Committee
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Governance and Transparency Committee Report No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1
Acquisition of Leasehold Land - Champions Way Truncation
A. That Council having considered the details contained in this report, support the acquisition for strategic road purposes, of the area of the leasehold interest in the land identified in Attachment 1 of this report, located at 133 Champions Way, Willowbank and described as part of Lot 11 on SP108209 (“the Land”) by way of resumption agreement with Motorsport Queensland Ltd (“the lessee”). If Council fail to make an agreement with the lessee, for Council’s acquisition of the land, recommendations B and D will apply.
B. That Council resolve to exercise its power as a constructing authority for strategic road purposes, under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 , and take the leasehold interest in the land (by way of resumption), the land being described as the area of leasehold interest in the land being identified in Attachment 1 of this report, located at 133 Champions Way, Willowbank and described as part of Lot 11 on SP108209 (“the Land”).
C. That Council resolve under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate any agreement with Motorsport Queensland Ltd for the amount of compensation payable by Council under any resumption agreement for part of the leasehold interest in part of the land.
D. That Council resolve under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to take the leasehold interest in the land for strategic road purposes (by way of resumption) at 133 Champions Way, Willowbank and described as the leasehold interest in part of Lot 11 on SP108209 (“the Land”) on behalf of Council, in its capacity as a constructing authority under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 .
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 2
Acquistion of Land for INF02652 Springall Street Kerb and Channel Project
A. That Council having considered the details contained in this report, support the acquisition for strategic road purposes, of the area of vacant land identified in Attachment 1 of this report, located at 51 McGill Street, Basin Pocket and described as part of Lot 214 on RP24005 (“the Land”) by way of resumption agreement with (“ the landowner”). If Council fail to reach an agreement with the landowner for the acquisition of the land, recommendations B, D and E will apply.
B. That Council resolve to exercise its power as a constructing authority for strategic road purposes, under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 , and take the land (by way of resumption) the land being described as the area of vacant land being identified in Attachment 1 of this report, located at 51 McGill Street, Basin Pocket and described as part of Lot 214 on RP24005 (“the Land”).
C. That Council resolve under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate any agreement with the landowner for the amount of compensation payable by Council under any resumption agreement.
D. That Council resolve under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to take the land for strategic road purposes (by way of resumption) at 51 McGill Street, Basin Pocket and described as part of Lot 214 on RP24005 (“the Land”) on behalf of Council, in its capacity as a constructing authority under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 .
E. That Council be informed of progress in relation to the acquisition of the land.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 3
Disposal of Subterranean Land located at Lot 528 AND 529 Daleys Road, Ripley
A. That Council declare the Subterranean Land located at Lots 528 and 529 Daleys Road Ripley described as Lots 528 and 529 CP S3157 (“the land”) surplus to Council requirements and available for disposal at the current market value.
B. That Council resolve pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exception referred to in section 236(1)(c)(iv) of the Regulation apply to the disposal of the subterranean land located at Lot 528 and 529 Daleys Road Ripley described as Lots 528 and 529 CP S3157 (“the land”) to William, Richard and Andrew Rawlings as:
i. the Subterranean Land is not suitable to be offered for disposal by tender or auction because of the size and location;
ii. it is in the public interest to dispose of the land without a tender process; and
iii. the disposal is otherwise in accordance with sound contracting principles.
C. That Council resolve under s257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer, to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the disposal of the land (as described in Recommendation B) to William, Richard and Andrew Rawlings.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 4
Renewal of Lease to Playgroup Queensland Ltd over 56 Harold Summervilles Road, Karalee
That council officers investigate a non-exclusive arrangement with Playgroup Queensland and additional uses for the facility at 56 Harold Summervilles Road, Karalee described as Lease D in Lot 1 on RP170788 on SP216939.
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 5
New Trustee Lease over Reserve for Heritage, Historical and Cultural Purposes - Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Inc - 73 Edmond Street, Marburg
A. That Council terminate the Maintenance Deed with the Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Inc located at 73 Edmond Street, Marburg described as Lease B in Lot 388 on Crown Plan CC693 on SP307621 .
B. That Council, resolve pursuant to the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation) that the exceptions under sections 236(1)(b)(ii) and 236(2) of the Regulation apply to the disposal of the leasehold interest located over part of 73 Edmond Street, Marburg described as Lease B in Lot 388 on Crown Plan CC693 on SP307621 (“the trust land”), by way of a trustee lease between Council and Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Inc for a consideration.
C. That Council enter into a Lease with Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Inc (“the trustee lessee”) for a five (5) year term.
D. That Council resolve under S257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer, to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the Trustee Lease to Rosewood Scrub Historical Society Inc .
Governance and Transparency Committee – item 6
Extension of contract with Envizi Australia Pty Ltd to continue to deliver the Sustainability Reporting Platform
A. That Council note that a request for quote (RFQ) process was undertaken by Council in 2018 and after evaluating three quotes from suppliers, Contract 12495 was entered into with Envizi Australia Pty Ltd from October 2018 to support delivery of a Sustainability Reporting Platform.
B. That Council note advice set out in this report that given the specialised nature of the services provided it would be impractical or disadvantageous to Council to return to the market to again seek quotes from suppliers to support the Sustainability Reporting Platform.
C. That Council resolve it is satisfied that the exception set out in section 235(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 ( Regulation ) applies and that Envizi Australia Pty Ltd is a specialised service supplier able to continue to provide mainten
Mentions: Champions Way · Daleys Road · Edmond Street · Harold Summervilles Road · McGill Street · Springall Street · Willowbank · Basin Pocket · Ripley · Karalee · Rosewood · Marburg
Committee Report - Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee - 15 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
14.3
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kunzelmann:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee Report No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 1
Community Funding and Support Allocations Quarterly Report
That the report concerning the year-to-date allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from July 2020 to September 2020 be received and the contents noted.
Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – ITEM 2
The Performing Arts Landscape in a COVID Environment
That the report providing high level insight to the Ipswich performing arts landscape in a COVID environment be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
Committee Report - Economic and Industry Development Committee - 15 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
14.4
Economic and Industry Development Committee
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Industry Development Committee Report No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020.
Councillor Jonic stated for the record that a typographical error in report 1 of the Economic and Industry Development Committee titled ‘Ipswich Exceptional Experiences – Tourism Development Program’ will be amended on the published records following the Ordinary Council meeting.
The amendment will correct the title for Graph 1 of the report from ‘Ipswich Total Visitor Arrivals – 2015 to 2020’ to ‘Ipswich Total Visitor Arrivals – 2014 to 2019’.
The amendment will also correct the related source for Graph 1 of the report from ‘Tourism Research Australia – National and International Visitor Data, June 2020’ to ‘Tourism Research Australia – National and International Visitor Data to December 2019’.
The data shown in Graph 1 of the report is correct as Ipswich Total Visitor Arrivals – 2014 to 2019.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 1
Ipswich Exceptional Experiences - Tourism Development Program
A. That Council endorse the establishment of the Ipswich Exceptional Experiences Program.
B. That a report be provided to a future meeting of the Economic and Industry Development Committee concerning the performance and further potential of the Ipswich Exceptional Experiences Program.
C. That if the program is successful, Council consider implementing an extension of the program into the 2021-2022 budget.
Attachments
1. Amended Officer's Report - Item 1 - Ipswich Exceptional Experiences - Tourism Development Program ⇨
Economic and Industry Development Committee – ITEM 2
Notice of Motion - Ipswich Central Precinct Plan
That the General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development prepare an options report on the establishment of an Ipswich Central Precinct Plan which considers the economic, community, cultural, development, planning and policy requirements of the area to a future meeting of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
Mentions: Ipswich
Committee Report - Environment and Sustainability Committee - 15 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
14.5
Environment and Sustainability Committee
Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee Report No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 1
Proposal to Acquire Property at WOOLSHED with Enviroplan Levy Funds
A. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a contract with the property owners of the property outlined in Attachment 1 at Woolshed for environmental purposes.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to enter into and execute the contract of sale with the property owners outlined in Attachment 1 for Council to acquire the property at Woolshed and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision to acquire this land in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 2
Stormwater Quality Offsets Program Capital Works Portfolio Sub Program - List of Projects 2021-2022
That the prioritised list of projects, as detailed in Attachment 1 to this report, be considered when developing the “Stormwater Offsets” sub program as part of the 2021–2022 budget and future capital works portfolio.
Environment and Sustainability Committee – ITEM 3
Capital Works Priority List of Disturbed Land Management Projects 2021-2022 - Landfill Rehabilitation Sub-Program
A. That the prioritised list of projects, as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report, be considered when developing the ‘Disturbed Land Management’ sub-program as part of the 2021-2022 budget and future capital works portfolio.
B. That the Landfill Rehabilitation Sub-Program, as it is currently termed within the Asset Rehabilitation Program , be renamed to Disturbed Land Management Sub-Program to be consistent with other internal documents and captures not only closed landfill sites, but mine sites and other contaminated land
At 9.29 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room due to a previously declared conflicts in Item 14.6 – Report of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee.
Mentions: Ipswich
Committee Report - Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - 15 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
14.6
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee Report No. 2020(05) of 15 October 2020.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2020(03) of 15 October 2020 as listed below as resolutions of Council:
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 1
Nicholas Street Precinct Executive Report No. 20 to 2 October
That the Nicholas Street Precinct Executive Report No. 20 to 2 October 2020 be received and the contents noted
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 2
Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee - September 2020
That the Retail Sub-project Steering Committee Report No. 3 for September 2020 be received and the contents noted
Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – item 3
Draft Community Safety Strategy: Nicholas Street Precinct
A. That Council endorse the attached Draft Community Safety Strategy: Nicholas Street Precinct, and support the creation of a framework, action plan and budget for the review of Council at the November Council meeting.
B. That Council support the delivery of a city-wide engagement strategy (late October to early November) to gauge community feedback around the use and activation of the precinct and perceived safety issues.
C. That Council consider the re-establishment of the Safe City Steering Committee.
At 9.32 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
15. Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Nicholas Street · Ipswich
1. Monthly Finance Performance Report - September 2020
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
15.1
Monthly Finance Performance Report - September 2020
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 30 September 2020, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 be considered and noted by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
2. Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2020(04) of 7 October 2020
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.2
Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2020(04) of 7 October 2020
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That the report of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2020(04) of 7 October 2020 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
3. Rates Concession - 132 Eagle Street, Redbank Plains
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
15.3
Rates Concession - 132 Eagle Street, Redbank Plains
Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at 132 Eagle Street, REDBANK PLAINS QLD 4301 be granted a 100% concession of the differential general rate for the 2020‑2021 financial year and backdated to 1 April 2020.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The items 15.4 and 15.5 were listed on the agenda pending late reports. Reports were not
produced for consideration at the meeting.
Mentions: Eagle Street · Redbank Plains
15.4 New Item (Council) - Adoption of Ipswich City Council's Annual Report
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.4
Adoption of Ipswich City Council's Annual Report 2019-2020
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That this matter not be dealt with at this meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
15.5 New Item (Council) - Finalisation of lease negotiations
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
15.5
Finalisation of lease negotiations for cinema operator in the nicholas street precinct
Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:
That this matter not be dealt with at this meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Ireland
Tully
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
16. NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
17. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 9.54 am.
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