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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2022-11-10
1. Sandbag Availability and Community Consultation - Matter referred from Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 October 2022
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
1. Sandbag Availability and Community Consultation - Matter referred from Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 October 2022
This report outlines the recommendations resolved at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 27 October 2022 which were subsequently referred back to the Environment and Sustainability Committee for consideration and implementation via the following resolution:
Recommendation
That Council:
A. Consider making sandbags available earlier to residents, businesses, community organisations and sporting clubs whose properties are at risk of impact by water inundation ahead of significant weather events.
B. Consider further sandbag collection locations across the local government area.
C. Prepare video communications on sandbags – including their effectiveness, limitations and proper use – to be shared across all council communication platforms.
D. Prepare a sandbag disaster preparation factsheet that includes what sandbagging resources council will make available to the community, when they will be available, and where they can be collected from.
E. Consider alternative flood preventative and mitigation options that can be made available to residents in addition to sandbags.
Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed the following alternative motion:
That the notice of motion be the subject of a future council workshop as soon as practical.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
That the notice of motion be the subject of a future council workshop as soon as practical.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(09) of 13 October 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 13 October 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
3. Little Liverpool Range Initiative update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
3. Little Liverpool Range Initiative update
This is a report concerning Ipswich City Council’s ongoing support of the Little Liverpool Range Initiative for a further 5-year period. Current funding partners (Ipswich City Council, Turner Family Foundation and the Queensland Trust for Nature) have made adjustments to the current strategic plan, previously endorsed by council, and have developed a new terms of reference document to capture the new aspirations for the initiative.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council extend the partnership with the Turner Family Foundation and Queensland Trust for Nature in the Little Liverpool Range Initiative for an additional five (5) years.
B. That Council continue to co-fund the Little Liverpool Range Initiative Project Officer in partnership with the Turner Family Foundation and Queensland Trust for Nature, valued at $14,800 per year.
C. That Council continue to host the Little Liverpool Range Initiative Officer position for the duration of the new membership.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust 2022-2023 Precept
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
4. Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust 2022-2023 Precept
This is a report concerning the payment of the annual precept issued by the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust (IRIT) to Ipswich City Council, under the River Improvement Trust Act 1940 (Qld) , and the associated annual works program for the 2022 – 2023 financial year.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the report regarding the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust 2022-2023 Precept, be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Healthy Land and Water Network Membership Agreement 2023 - 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
5. Healthy Land and Water Network Membership Agreement 2023 - 2025
This is a report concerning the renewal of the three (3) year ‘Network Membership Agreement’ between Ipswich City Council and Healthy Land and Water, and the proposal to enter into a one (1) year membership only until a further internal review is undertaken.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Ipswich City Council enter into a one (1) year membership agreement (contract) with Healthy Land and Water up until June 2023 for the ‘Core Monitoring Program’ and the ‘Clean Up’ program.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the contract 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.
C. That Ipswich City Council review its long-term commitment to Healthy Land and Water through a review of the values and benefits of the membership, the core and subsidiary programs and explores potential local alternatives for Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Repeal of the Conservation Estates and Reserves Management Policy
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
6. Repeal of the Conservation Estates and Reserves Management Policy
This is a report concerning the repeal of the Conservation Estates and Reserves Management Policy and in its place the formation of the new Conservation Estates and Reserves Statement of Management Intent (Procedure).
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the current policy titled Conservation Estates and Reserves Management Policy, as outlined in Attachment 1, be repealed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
7. Adoption of Urban Greening Policy
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
7. Adoption of Urban Greening Policy
This is a report concerning the development of the Urban Greening Policy. T he intention is to repeal the Urban Forest Policy and adopt the Urban Greening Policy (the Policy). The Policy has been developed to align with the Urban Greening Plan.
The Policy outlines council’s acknowledgement of the key role that urban greening plays in the city’s resilience and liveability which protects vegetation and wildlife. Also, that urban greening contributes to community health and well-being and is important for the protection and enhancement of urban habitat and connectivity to urban corridors.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the current policy titled “Urban Forest Policy” as outlined in Attachment 1 be repealed.
B. That the draft policy titled “Urban Greening Policy” as outlined in Attachment 2 be adopted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 12.30 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.30 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).