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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2023-02-09
1. Update - Notice of Motion to request White Rock Spring Mountain Conservation Estate to be Dedicated as a National Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
1. Update - Notice of Motion to request White Rock Spring Mountain Conservation Estate to be Dedicated as a National Park
This is a report updating Committee on the actions following the Council Ordinary Meeting Thursday 18 November 2021, where Councillor Tully tabled a Notice of Motion seeking dedication of White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate (WRSMCE) as a National Park.
After actioning the recommendation in discussion with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services (QPWS), a number of considerations and limitations were identified.
In the same discussions the proposal to look at alternative areas to investigate for a possible National Park within the Ipswich LGA was raised. Whilst this is at a very early stage, it is felt that the benefits to the local and wider community and local environment are worth further investigation.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Council support continued discussion with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services, Department of Environment and Science around alternative locations, rather than pursue the dedication of White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate as a National Park.
Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed the following as Recommendation B.
B. That an update be brought to the May 2023 E nvironment and Sustainability committee.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed additional recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen:
A. That Council support continued discussion with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services, Department of Environment and Science around alternative locations, rather than pursue the dedication of White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate as a National Park.
B. That an update be brought to the May 2023 E nvironment and Sustainability committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Spring Mountain · Ipswich
2. Update - Engagement Planning - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Guide
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
2. Update - Engagement Planning - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Guide
At the Council Ordinary Meeting of 16 September 2021 Council considered recommendations to endorse the formation of a Traditional Owner Reference Group (Indigenous Accord Action item 2.1.1) under the proposed terms and structure. The matter was referred back to the Environment and Sustainability Committee for further consideration.
Through further internal and external discussions regarding the recommendation, a preferred approach was presented for Council to develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Guide (Guide) initially. The Guide aims to include guidelines around the engagement of the Ipswich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including the appropriate membership structure and topics of consultation for each of the endorsed representative ‘Groups’ in accordance with the Indigenous Accord 2020-2025.
In doing so Ipswich City Council is acting under the agreed outcomes and action items of the adopted Indigenous Accord, thereby acknowledging the rights, interests and aspirations of the Ipswich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and, more specifically, the Traditional Owners to improve and formalise the process of engagement and consultation in this space.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That a draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Guide be developed and presented at a future Environment and Sustainability Committee for endorsement, following relevant stakeholder engagement.
B. That the matter of establishing a Traditional Owners Reference Group, referred to the Environment and Sustainability Committee for further consideration by Council on the 16 September 2021, be considered following the adoption of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Guide.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2022(11) of 29 November 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 29 November 2022 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Milligan Nil
Fechner
Harding
Madsen
Kunzelmann
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Review of the Local Disaster Management Plan
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
4. Review of the Local Disaster Management Plan
This is a report concerning the annual review of the City of Ipswich Local Disaster Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That the updated City of Ipswich Local Disaster Management Plan provided as Attachment 2 be approved.
B. That the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, be authorised to make amendments based on feedback from members of the Local Disaster Management Group, who form part of the governance arrangements for adopting this plan.
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 12.19 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.08 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).