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Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee — 2023-10-12
0 New Item (Council) - Change to the Order of Reports
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Change to the Order of Reports
Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson) proposed that Item 3 be deferred for consideration after Item 4.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Item 3 titled D evelopment Application Recommendation - 13198/2022/CA combined application for development of 48-70 and 84 Pindari Drive and 67-103 Dances Road, Thagoona for residential purposes be deferred for consideration after Item 4.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Mentions: Dances Road · Pindari Drive · Thagoona
1. Response to Petition - Setting up of an Islamic section in an Ipswich cemetery
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
1. Response to Petition - Setting up of an Islamic section in an Ipswich cemetery
This is a report concerning a petition that was presented to the Council meeting of 27 July 2023 requesting investigations into the setting up of an Islamic section in an Ipswich Cemetery. The recommendation of that report was to investigate the matter and provide a report back to the relevant committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
*** That Council Officers continue to progress the establishment of an Islamic burial section at an Ipswich City Council managed cemetery.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2023(08) of 5 September 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Minutes of the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee held on 5 September 2023 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
MatterS to be resolved under delegation
( in accordance with section 257(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 2009, the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee has been delegated power to make decisions on behalf of Council for decisions made under the Planning Act 2016 and the
Economic Development Act 2012 )
Item 3 was deferred for consideration after Item 4.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Proposed Submission and Housing Supply Statement on the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023 Update and Draft SEQ Infrastructure Supplement
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Proposed Submission and Housing Supply Statement on the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023 Update and Draft SEQ Infrastructure Supplement
This is a report concerning the Draft South East Queensland Regional Plan 2023 Update (Draft SEQ RP Update) and the Draft South East Queensland Infrastructure Supplement (Draft SEQIS).
It is recommended that Council make a submission on both the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS, and it is also recommended that Council seek:
· additional information and ongoing transparent engagement from the State Government;
· ongoing collaboration on finalising any major policy changes, include any regulatory policy changes;
· collaboration on finalising the growth targets, housing diversity targets, social and affordability targets, including any sub-targets as they relate to Ipswich, to ensure that they are fit for purpose; and
· State Government commitment to a comprehensive and urgent review of infrastructure charges.
The report also outlines the proposed initial comments intended to facilitate collaboration with the State Government on finalising a Housing Supply Statement for Ipswich.
An administrative error was found in Attachment 2 which is the inclusion of the highlighted word ‘not’.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Council endorse the initial Housing Supply Statement comments included in Attachment 1 and submission included in Attachment 1 to be made to the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
B. That Council endorse the submission on the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS as included in Attachment 2, as amended, to be made to the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
C. That Council officers continue to liaise with the State Government during the finalisation of the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS and provide an update to Council upon completion.
D. That Council officers collaborate with the State Government during the finalisation of the Draft SEQ RP Update and Draft SEQIS to finalise a Housing Supply Statement and provide an update to Council for endorsement upon completion.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Item 4 - Updated page 6 of Attachment 2 - Draft SEQ RP Submission ⇨
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Development Application Recommendation - 13198/2022/CA Combined application for Development of 48-70 and 84 Pindari Drive and 67-103 Dances Road, Thagoona for residential purposes
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
3. Development Application Recommendation - 13198/2022/CA Combined application for Development of 48-70 and 84 Pindari Drive and
67-103 Dances Road, Thagoona for residential purposes
This is a report concerning an application seeking approval for a Preliminary Approval that includes a variation request for a Material Change of Use for Residential Uses (Display Housing, Dual Occupancy, Multiple Residential and Single Residential Uses) and Reconfiguring a Lot (359 lots over whole site), a Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot - Three (3) Lots into Twenty-Four (24) Lots and a Development Permit for Operational Works for bulk earthworks and vegetation clearing associated with Stage 1 (24 lots) at 48-70 Pindari Drive and 84 Pindari Drive, and 67-103 Dances Road, Thagoona.
Parts of the Walloon and Thagoona areas have been planned for urban growth since 2006, with preparation of a planning study occurring between 2003 and 2005 resulting in changes to the Ipswich Planning Scheme in 2006. The ultimate plan for this area was included in the Ipswich Planning Scheme as a Land Use Concept Master Plan. The proposed development is consistent with this land use concept master plan.
The proposed development has been assessed with regard to the applicable assessment benchmarks. The proposed development generally complies with the assessment benchmarks or can be conditioned to comply as outlined below.
DECISION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan:
That Council approve development application no. 13198/2022/CA subject to conditions and attachments .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
Mentions: Dances Road · Pindari Drive · Thagoona · Walloon · Ipswich
5. Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
5. Provisional Projects Approval
This is a report seeking Council consideration of, and capital funding for, the Provisional Projects listed in this report.
The projects have been suggested by the Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
The projects noted in this report have been assessed by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department and are considered consistent with the policy and are tabled for consideration by Council to progress.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below to design and construction in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 2 – Installation of pedestrian handrails at the existing pedestrian refuge located on Springfield Lakes Boulevarde, Springfield Lakes $3,000.
2. Division 2 – Extension of concrete footpath from the offstreet carpark at Bruce Lane leading to the Camira Friends and Neighbours Hall, Bruce Lane, Camira $4,000.
3. Division 2 – Installation of ‘Man Walk’ Sign within Robelle Domain, Springfield Central $1,500.
4. Division 2 – Contribution towards fitout of the mezzanine floor of the Springfield Central YMCA, Springfield Central $50,000.
5. Division 4 – Installation of dog bowl and associated plumbing at John Murphy Park, Brassall $1,500.
6. Division 4 – Installation of Community Noticeboard at Karalee located off Junction Road (near intersection of Torrens Street), Karalee $15,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Bruce Lane · Junction Road · Torrens Street · Springfield Lakes · Camira · Springfield Central · Brassall · Karalee
6. Public Monuments and Memorials - Assessment of Application
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6. Public Monuments and Memorials - Assessment of Application
This is a report concerning a ‘Public Monuments and Memorials’ application which has been received by Council from Mrs Louise Cahill, President of the Ipswich and District Trail Horse Riders Inc (I&DTHR), proposing the installation of horse mounting blocks with a commemorative plaque in Harding’s Paddock (Flinders Goolman Conservation Estate) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the I&DTHR.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the memorial as noted in the application detailed in Attachment 1, be approved by Council.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: District Trail · Ipswich · Goolman
7. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report August 2023
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report August 2023
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of August 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
8. Exercise Of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
8. Exercise Of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 17 August 2023 to 20 September 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 17 August 2023 to
20 September 2023, be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
9. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
9. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 9.59 am.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting at 10.01 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.02 am to reconvene at 10.30 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.33 am.
Move into Closed Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 10 titled Sub-Regional Waste Alliance – MRF Investment Decision.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.34 am.
Move into Open Session
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 10.43 am.
10. Sub-Regional Waste Alliance - MRF Investment Decision
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
10. Sub-Regional Waste Alliance - MRF Investment Decision
This paper serves as the non-confidential holding paper for the detailed tender evaluation and business case for the potential establishment of Greenovate Pty Ltd as a Council owned beneficial enterprise to manage the future Sub Regional Alliance Material Recovery Facility.
The full reports are attached in the confidential attachment the Sub Regional Alliance Material Recovery Facility – Confidential Report - Tender Evaluation, Business Case and Establishment of Greenovate Pty Ltd Beneficial Enterprise.
REASON FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
It is recommended that this report be considered in a closed session pursuant to Section 254J of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) for the reason(s) that the matter involves :
Section 254J (3) (g) negotiations relating to a commercial matter involving the local government for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government
It is considered necessary to take the discussion of this report into a closed session as the confidential attachments contain information relating to contracts that may be made by Council as well as commercial-in-confidence financial information.
Additionally, as the Council owned commercial entity, that will be created pursuant to the report’s recommendations, will operate in a competitive commercial environment into the future, maintaining confidentiality of future projected operating cost is vital for its interests.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(c), (g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
A. That the recommendations contained in confidential Attachment 1 be adopted.
B. That due to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.
During discussion a few minor amendments were proposed for confidential Attachment 1.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:
A. That the recommendations contained in confidential Attachment 1, as amended, be adopted.
B. That owing to the confidential nature of the recommendations, that once adopted by Council, the recommendations be made public.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Tully
Ireland
Madsen
Doyle
Fechner
Kunzelmann
Milligan
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
As the recommendations for Item 10 were adopted at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 26 October 2023, the recommendations from the confidential attachment have been listed below:
It is recommended:
1. That Council, together with Redland City Council and Logan City Council, establish Greenovate Pty Ltd (Company) as a beneficial enterprise pursuant to section 40 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), for the purposes set out in the confidential report titled Sub-Regional Waste Alliance Materials Recovery Facility Tender Evaluation, Business case and Establishment of Greenovate Pty Ltd Beneficial Enterprise (Report).
2. T hat Council execute the Consent and Agreement to Become a Member of a Company Limited by Shares for the Company for 1 share at $1.00.
3. That Council together with Redland City Council and Logan City Council, appoint Mr Darren Scott, Ms Sonia Cooper and Mr Andrew Chesterman as the Interim Directors of the Company.
4. That, subject to resolutions of Redland City Council and Logan City Council to establish the Company and the grant funding agreement(s) being executed by the Company for at least the grant funding amount specified in the Report, Council resolve to:
(a) subscribe for the number of shares in the Company as specified in the Securityholders’ Agreement; and
(b) enter into the following documents in the form substantially attached to the Report in order to achieve the outcomes outlined in the Report:
(i) Securityholders’ Agreement between Council, Logan City Council and Redland City Council (Securityholders’ Agreement); and
(ii) Recycling Supply Agreement between Council and the Company.
5. Council appoints the Chief Executive Officer of Council to:
(a) finalise, with any minor amendments the Chief Executive Officer deems reasonably necessary, and execute as the authorised representative of Council, the documents set out in Resolutions 2 and 4(b); and
(b) act as the shareholder’s representative under the Securityholders’ Agreement and the constitution of the Company to carry out function and exercise the powers of Council as a securityholder of the Company.
6. That, as part of the next budget amendment, Council allocates funding in accordance with the payment schedule set out in the Securityholders’ Agreement to fulfil its share subscription in the Company as set out in Resolution 4(a).
7. That upon establishment of Greenovate Pty Ltd, the Constitution, Board Charter and Board Code of Conduct as attached in Confidential Attachment 2 be released into the public records.
8. That upon expiry of a future Materials Recovery Facility contract, the Report be released into the public records.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.
The meeting closed at 10.44 am.
*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 26 October 2023 for amendment to recommendation.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).