Agenda of Council Ordinary Meeting

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 September

2020

Unconfirmed Minutes of Council Ordinary Meeting

27 August 2020

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building

45 Roderick Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT	Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Jacob Madsen, Sheila Ireland, Nicole Jonic, Paul Tully, Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle, Andrew Fechner, Kate Kunzelmann and Russell Milligan
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY	Councillor Kate Kunzelmann
OPENING PRAYER	Councillor Sheila Ireland
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE	Nil
CONDOLENCES	Nil
TRIBUTES	Tribute to Ipswich Library Client Services Team Leader (Marianne Ryan) celebrating 50 years’ council service
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS	Nil
PRESENTATIONS AND DEPUTATIONS	Deputation by Ipswich Legacy (Ipswich Legacy Representatives President Wayne McDonnell Executive Director Leah Engler) in the lead up to Legacy Badge Week 31 August – 5 September 2020
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION	Nil
DECLARATION OF INTEREST COUNCILLOR PAUL TULLY	In accordance with section 175E of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a conflict of interest in Item 3 titled Suspected Inappropriate Conduct of a Councillor. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Tully is referred to in the report. Councillor Paul Tully came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST COUNCILLOR ANDREW FECHNER	In accordance with section 175C(2) of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Fechner informed the meeting that he has a Material Personal Interest in Item 14.6 titled Reception and Consideration of 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 would leave the meeting room while this item was being discussed and voted on.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST COUNCILLOR JACOB MADSEN	In accordance with section 175E of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Jacob Madsen informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a conflict of interest in Item 14.6 titled Reception and Consideration of Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee’s Report. The nature of the 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 came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

Confirmation of Minutes

11.1

Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 July 2020 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

12.

MAYORAL MINUTE

Nil

Business Outstanding – INCLUDING CONDUCT Matters AND

MATTERS Lying on the Table to be Dealt With

13.1

Suspected Inappropriate Conduct of a Councillor

Statement from the Mayor of Ipswich City Council:

“I will now introduce Item 13 of the agenda.

I will make an introductory statement, then invite the subject councillor to make a statement. I will then ask the subject councillor to leave the room while the Council discuss, debate and decide on the matter.

I note that all Councillors have been provided with the confidential investigation report and the accompanying annexes including an interview transcript and a letter from the subject councillor’s lawyer in advance of this meeting for your consideration.

This report pertains to a referral from the Office of the Independent Assessor related to the suspected inappropriate conduct of Councillor Tully.

This is the first of any such matters to be determined by this Council under the updated Local Government Act 2009.

For the benefit of everyone, I would like to take a moment to briefly describe the processes in relation to this matter.

Firstly, I would like to note that legislation identifies the following categories of Councillor conduct complaints:

· Level 1: Unsuitable meeting conduct

· Level 2: Inappropriate conduct: which includes when a councillor contravenes a behavioural standard or policy (such as the Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland)

· Level 3: Misconduct

· Level 4: Corrupt Conduct.

As mentioned, this matter relates to allegations of inappropriate conduct, which is a level 2 category.

The Office of the Independent Assessor wrote to the CEO of Ipswich City Council on 19 May 2020 with allegations that Councillor Tully breached the Local Government Act 2009 as a result of his post on his Paul Tully Facebook Page on 17 April 2020 which is suspected of breaching the behavioural standards of the Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland namely Behavioural standard 2 – Treat people in a reasonable, just, respectful and non-discriminatory way and Value 3 in representing and meaningfully engaging with the community Councillor will show respect to all persons.

The Independent Assessor wrote to Councillor Tully on 28 April 2020, advising that she reasonably suspected the complaint involved inappropriate conduct and considered that the complaint should be referred to the Council to be dealt with, pursuant to the Local Government Act 2009.

She also provided Councillor Tully with an opportunity to respond to the complaint and to address why she should not decide to refer the complaint to Council to deal with.

Councillor Tully did not provide a response to that correspondence.

The Independent Assessor said that having considered all the information involved, she reasonably suspected that the complaint, if proven, involves inappropriate conduct and will refer the conduct to Council to be dealt with.

It is alleged on 17 April 2020, Paul Tully did post on the Paul Tully Facebook page, a meme titled ‘Funny Friday’ which contained the wording,

I asked my trainer which machine at the gym I should use to impress beautiful women. He pointed outside and said “The ATM machine”.

Particular (a)

The post on the Paul Tully Facebook page:

i. showed a lack of respect for women; and

ii. reinforced negative gender stereotypes.

Particular (b)

The conduct of posting the meme was not consistent with meaningful engagement with the community.

As per the Council’s Investigation Policy, as Mayor I was required to manage the investigation of the alleged inappropriate conduct.

An independent investigation was subsequently undertaken by WISE Workplace Investigation Services.

The report concluded:

That the allegation and particulars (a) and (b) are substantiated.

And that the social media post could amount to a breach of the Code of Conduct for Councillors by Councillor Tully.

In accordance with council’s investigations policy, section 8, Councillor Tully is entitled to natural justice or procedural fairness and I would therefore like to invite Councillor Tully to address the Council”.

Statement from Councillor Paul Tully:

“It was never my intention to cause any offence in this matter. I am sincerely sorry for what has occurred. I have already apologised on the day of publication online, on Facebook. Facebook is not identified as a Council Facebook page. The post was scheduled by an assistant in about January of this year. It was automatically scheduled to be posted which went online at about 5.00 am on the relevant day. It was taken down within about 1 hour.” Councillor Paul Tully provided the following comment in response to the independent investigation: “the lawyers letter which has been received by all councillors comes to an entirely different conclusion and I ask for due consideration by you on the matter.”

At 9.28 am Councillor Paul Tully left the meeting room.

13.1

Suspected Inappropriate Conduct of a Councillor

RECOMMENDATION a

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann

A. That Council determine whether or not the Councillor has engaged in inappropriate conduct.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to the motion:

A. That the motion be varied to determine that Councillor Paul Tully did engage in inappropriate conduct as set by the Code of Conduct for Queensland Councillors.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That the motion be varied to determine that Councillor Paul Tully did engage in inappropriate conduct as set by the Code of Conduct for Queensland Councillors.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

All Councillors except Councillor Paul Tully were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Suspected Inappropriate Conduct of a Councillor

RECOMMENDATION B

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle

B. That Council decide what penalty or penalties, if any, to impose on the subject Councillor.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed a variation to the motion:

B. That Council determine that an order be given reprimanding Councillor Tully for the inappropriate conduct.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

B. That Council determine that an order be given reprimanding Councillor Tully for the inappropriate conduct.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

All Councillors except Councillor Paul Tully were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Suspected Inappropriate Conduct of a Councillor

RECOMMENDATION C

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

C. That Attachment 4 titled Investigation Summary be made public at the conclusion of this meeting and be included in the minutes.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

All Councillors except Councillor Paul Tully were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Attachments

1. Investigation Summary

At 9.44 am Councillor Paul Tully returned to the meeting room.

Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports

14.1

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Report No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020 be noted.

AMENDMENT MOTION

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

That the word “Decision” be included above each item of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Report to reflect that these items were resolved under delegation.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the word “Decision” be included above each item of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee Report to reflect that these items were resolved under delegation.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

14.2

Governance and Transparency Committee

All items of the Governance and Transparency Committee No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020, being Items 1, 2, 3 and 4, were considered separately.

Governance and Transparency Committee – item 1

Cameron park – swifts leagues club ltd

recommendation A

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

A. That Council’s previous decision adopted at the Council Special Meeting of 27 June 2019, be repealed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

governance and transparency committee - Item 1

Cameron park – swifts leagues club ltd

recommendation B

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan

B. That Council receive this report and provide its direction on one of the options presented, being:

1. Retain the Land

2. Direct Disposal to Swifts

3. Disposal to Swifts following Community Consultation

VARIATION TO MOTION

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to the motion:

B. That Council receive this report and provide direction on Option 3 as detailed below:

3. Disposal to Swifts following Community Consultation, the terms of which will be set down by Council and the outcome of that consultation to the satisfaction of Council.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

AMENDMENT TO VARIATION MOTION

Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle proposed an amendment to the variation:

B. That Council receive this report and provide direction on Option 3 as detailed below:

3. That Council consider possible disposal to Swifts following Community Consultation, the terms of which will be set down by Council and the outcome of that consultation to the satisfaction of Council.

The seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed amended variation.

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

B. That Council receive this report and provide direction on Option 3 as detailed below:

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Attachments

1. Letter to Swifts dated 7 August 2020

2. Response letter from Swifts dated 24 August 2020

Adjourn Meeting

Councillor Jacob Madsen moved that the meeting be adjourned at 10.25 am for 10 minutes.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

RESUME MEETING

The meeting resumed at 10.40 am.

Councillor Sheila Ireland was not present at the resumption of the meeting.

Councillor Sheila Ireland returned to the meeting at 10.41 am.

governance and transparency committee - Item 2

transparency and integrity hub implementation report

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle

a. That the Governance and Transparency Committee receive and note the report on the implementation of the Transparency and Integrity Hub in line with Council’s resolution of 27 April 2020 and note that the Hub was successfully implemented on 1 July 2020.

b. That Council provide a story on the Transparency and Integrity Hub that identifies the historical and ongoing costs of the CBD Project.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to the motion:

That Recommendation B be varied as detailed below:

B. That Council conduct a workshop to lead to a story on the Transparency and Integrity Hub that identifies the historical and ongoing costs of the CBD Project.

The seconder agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

B. That Council conduct a workshop to lead to a story on the Transparency and Integrity Hub that identifies the historical and ongoing costs of the CBD Project.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

governance and transparency committee - Item 3

2020 asset revaluations

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That Council receive and note the report by the Manager, Finance dated 7 August 2020, including attachments 1, 2 and 3.

B. That Council resolve that the land, building and other structures asset class and the detention basins sub-asset class being a formal valuation, be revalued as outlined in the report by the Manager, Finance dated 7 August 2020 and in accordance with Attachment 1.

C. That Council resolve that all other asset classes of artworks, roads, bridges and footpaths and flooding and drainage not be revalued as the cumulative valuation percentage increases/decreases are immaterial as outlined in the report by the Manager, Finance dated 7 August 2020.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

governance and transparency committee - Item 4

security services

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That Tender No. 13697 for the provision of the Council’s day to day security requirements including control room monitoring, security patrols (foot and vehicle), call-out (alarm response) and static guards be awarded to SECUREcorp (QLD) Pty Ltd.

B. That Council enter into a contract with SECUREcorp (QLD) Pty Ltd for the Security Service for a period of two (2) years with the option to extend the contract by up to three (3) years for the sum of up to ten million, five hundred and thirteen thousand dollars GST exclusive ($10,512,782)(total cost if all extensions are executed).

C. 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.

D. That Council determine any extensions on the contract after the first two years.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

14.3

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020 as resolutions of the Council:

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 1

Covid-19 Social and Economic Monitoring Report

That the report be received and the contents noted

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 2

Proposed Children, Young People and Families Policy

A. That the policy titled Youth Policy as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report by the Senior Social Policy Analyst dated 7 August, 2020, as per Item 8 of the Policy and Administration Board of 6 October 2015, adopted at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 23 October 2015, be repealed.

B. That the policy titled Children, Young People and Families Policy as detailed in Attachment 2, to the report by the Senior Social Policy Analyst dated 7 August 2020, be adopted.

C. That the Policy Development Brief as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Senior Social Policy Analyst be noted.

D. That the 2020-2021 budget allocation of $10,000 to support launch events for the policy in October 2020 be noted.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 3

Community Funding Programs

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That Council implement a round two funding arrangement for the Small Business Support Fund to commence mid-September.

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee – item 4

New Ipswich Central Library: Status Update Report

That the report concerning the current status of the new Ipswich Central Library construction, commissioning and activation be received and the contents noted.

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 No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020 with the exception of Items 1 and 2.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Items 1 and 2 of the Economic and Industry Development Committee were considered separately:

Economic and Industry Development Committee - ITEM 1

The City of Ipswich Defence Industry Development and Attraction Committee Update

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That Council endorse Mayor Teresa Harding as Chair of the City of Ipswich Defence Industry Development and Attraction Committee.

B. That Council endorse Ipswich City Council Chief Executive Officer David Farmer as Deputy Chair of the City of Ipswich Defence Industry Development and Attraction Committee.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Economic and Industry Development Committee - item 2

Queensland Small Business Friendly Council

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

That the report concerning Council’s progress in becoming Queensland’s first Small Business Friendly Council be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts Item 3 of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020 as a resolution of the Council:

Economic and Industry Development Committee - item 3

Chamber of Commerce – 2020-2021 Partnership Agreements

That the report concerning Council’s 2020-2021 partnership agreements with the Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce be received and the contents noted.

14.5

Environment and Sustainability Committee

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

This block motion adopts Item 1 of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2020(01) of 20 August 2020 as a resolution of the Council:

Environment and Sustainability Committee – item 1

Report on the status of Ipswich's rivers and waterway systems

A. That Council endorse the Bremer River and Waterways Health Report July 2020 as a full report on Council’s roles and responsibilities in the management of the Bremer River and Ipswich waterways in response to the Mayoral Minute presented by Mayor Harding in May 2020, as detailed in Attachment 1.

B. That Council adopt the Waterway Health Strategy 2020 as the strategic direction for investment in city-wide and sub-catchment based actions, as detailed in Attachment 2.

C. That a waterway investment plan draw upon the Bremer River and Waterways Health Report and the Waterway Health Strategy to inform future budget considerations for investment in waterway improvement.

D. That Council receive and note the Waterway Health Strategy Background Report as detailed in Attachment 3.

At 11.44 am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen left the meeting room.

14.6

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2020(03) of 20 August 2020 with the exception of Items 1 and 4.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Milligan

All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Items 1 and 4 of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2020(03) of 20 August 2020 were considered separately:

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee – ITEM 1

Contract Variation - CBD Retail Refurbishment Works

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

That under s257(1) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to be authorised to negotiate and administer and finalise a contract variation of $33,614,627 for retail development works (“Works”) with J. Hutchinson Pty. Ltd for the Design and Construct Contract for Ipswich Central Civic Project, Contract No. 13254 and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision. The delegation of power and authorisation for the CEO to administer the contract variation is conditional upon, the execution and finalisation of the agreement for lease with the redevelopment’s key anchor tenant.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Milligan

All Councillors except Councillor Jacob Madsen and Councillor Andrew Fechner were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - item 4

Ipswich Central Redevelopment - Heritage

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan

That the report be received and the contents noted.

VARIATION

Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle proposed a variation to the motion:

That the original recommendation be titled A and that Recommendation B below be added:

B. That a detailed report be presented to the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee on the Ipswich Central Redevelopment heritage overlay including detail of heritage considerations incorporated in the redevelopment to date as well as identifying future opportunities to ensure appropriate heritage elements and interpretation going forward.

The seconder agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Milligan

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 Items 2 and 3 of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee No. 2020(03) of 20 August 2020 as resolutions of the Council:

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - item 2

Ipswich Central Executive Report No 18 to 3 August 2020

That the Ipswich Central Executive Report No 18 to 3 August 2020 be received and the contents noted

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee - item 3

Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee - July 2020

That the report be received and the contents noted

At 11.58am Councillors Andrew Fechner and Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.

Officers’ Reports

15.1

Councillor Committee Membership and Conference Delegates

RECOMMENDATION A

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan

A. That Council appoint two of its Councillors as conference delegates to the Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to the motion:

A. That Council appoint Mayor Teresa Harding and Councillor Paul Tully as conference delegates to the Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference.

The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed variation.

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That Council appoint Mayor Teresa Harding and Councillor Paul Tully as conference delegates to the Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Committee Membership and Conference Delegates

RECOMMENDATION b

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

B. That, in accordance with section 264 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the membership of the Environment and Sustainability Committee be amended to include Councillor Kate Kunzelmann.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Committee Membership and Conference Delegates

RECOMMENDATION c

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

C. That, in accordance with section 264 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the membership of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee be amended to include Councillor Jacob Madsen.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Committee Membership and Conference Delegates

RECOMMENDATION d

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

D. That the Standing Committees terms of reference be updated to reflect the amended membership.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Councillor Committee Membership and Conference Delegates

RECOMMENDATION E

Councillor Nicole Jonic proposed a variation to the motion to include a change to the membership of the Audit and Risk Management Committee:

E. That Council appoint Councillor Kate Kunzelmann to replace Councillor Nicole Jonic as one of the two councillor members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee until March 2022.

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

E. That Council appoint Councillor Kate Kunzelmann to replace Councillor Nicole Jonic as one of the two councillor members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee until March 2022.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Committee Membership and Conference Delegates

RECOMMENDATION F

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

F. That the Councillor Memberships document as detailed in Attachment 1 be updated subject to amending the memberships as detailed above.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Adjourn Meeting

It was moved by the Mayor that the meeting be adjourned at 12.18 pm to reconvene at 12.28 pm.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

resume meeting

The meeting reconvened at 12.36 pm.

15.2

Quarter 4 - Operational Plan 2019-2020 Quarterly Performance Report

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

15.3

Monthly Finance Performance Report - July 2020

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 July 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

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

15.4

Report - Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2020(03) of 19 August 2020

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

That the report of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2020(03) of 19 August 2020 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Madsen

Ireland

Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

The motion was put and carried.

Notices of Motion

16.1 Notice of Motion - Food Truck Friendly Council	Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Councillor Fechner A. That Council give a commitment to becoming a Food Truck Friendly Council. B. That a report be prepared which identifies opportunities and strategies for how Council can achieve this, and how Council can improve its current interaction and support of this vibrant and growing segment of the local small business community. C. That the report be presented to the Economic and Industry Development Committee no later than November 2020.
variation to motion	Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to the motion: That Recommendation A be varied to the following: A. That Council evaluate becoming a Food Truck Friendly Council. The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed variation.
	Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner: A. That Council evaluate becoming a Food Truck Friendly Council. B. That a report be prepared which identifies opportunities and strategies for how Council can achieve this, and how Council can improve its current interaction and support of this vibrant and growing segment of the local small business community. C. That the report be presented to the Economic and Industry Development Committee no later than November 2020.
	AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Harding Nil Madsen Ireland Jonic Tully Doyle Fechner Kunzelmann Milligan The motion was put and carried.
Questions on Notice	Nil

MEETING CLOSED

The meeting closed at 1.09 pm.

“These minutes are subject to confirmation at the next scheduled Council Ordinary Meeting”

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 September

2020

Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee NO. 2020(02)

10 September 2020

Report of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee

for the Council

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Mayor Teresa Harding (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Sheila Ireland, Jacob Madsen, Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle, Andrew Fechner, Kate Kunzelmann, Russell Milligan and Nicole Jonic

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (David Farmer), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Peter Tabulo), General Manager Infrastructure and Environment (Charlie Dill), Manager, Development Planning (Brett Davey), Manager, Building and Plumbing (Michael Bond), Building Manager (Vanessa Hicks), Manager, Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Animal Management Operations Manager (John Pukallus), Chief of Staff Office of the Mayor (Bronwyn Voyce), Adviser to the Minister (Steve Greenwood), Theatre Technician (Ben Harth), Client Liaison Officer (Kim Van Der Kevie)

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

In accordance with section 175E of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a conflict of interest in Item 3 titled Development Application 10645/2019/MCU – Material Change of Use – Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation.

The nature of the interest is that he received hospitality from the applicant (Lipoma Pty Ltd).

Councillor Paul Tully came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

1. MINUTES - Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020

This is the minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020.

DECISION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the minutes of the Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee No. 2020(01) of 13 August 2020 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

2. Covid-19 Temporary Development Application Fees and Charges Relief

This is a report concerning the temporary waiver of certain Ipswich City Council development application fees and charges to assist the economic recovery in Ipswich in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council amend the 2020-2021 Fees and Charges as detailed in Attachment 1 in recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ipswich residents.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Paul Tully left the meeting at 9.07 am due to a previously declared conflict of interest in Item 3.

3. Development Application 10645/2019/MCU - Material Change of Use - Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation

This is a report concerning an application seeking approval for a Material Change of Use – Entertainment Use and Outdoor Recreation at 48 W M Hughes Street, and 22 W M Hughes Street, North Ipswich.

Specifically, the development proposal involves two (2) drive in theatre screens, a central entertainment hub, including putt putt mini golf, rock climbing wall, two (2) half basketball courts and a wet play area located in the central area of the site, between the two (2) drive in theatre areas, and a twilight/special event cinema with a grassed seating area.

There are a range of issues that have been considered in the assessment of the application which are detailed in this report; however the key issues are summarised as follows:

Land Use:

It should be noted that the current land use designation provides for a range of uses including the uses proposed as well as additional residential development on the land in question, however increases in flooding constraints on the land has led to the consideration of uses other than residential. There is no fundamental issue with the proposed land use mix.

Flooding:

The subject site is impacted by the adopted flood regulation line. However, the nature of the use is such that evacuation is easily achieved with multiple evacuation routes available. Conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Traffic:

The proposal has access to an adequate transport network to sustain its predicted traffic demand. Some works are required to the existing network to maintain safety and capacity and conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Amenity:

The proposal has been assessed in consideration of the potential amenity impacts from the use on surrounding residential. Whilst the immediate surrounding land uses are not residential in nature, there is both nearby existing residential as well as a potential for further residential development to occur in close proximity. Technical reporting has been provided demonstrating that the use can operate whilst maintaining residential amenity for existing and potential future residents. Conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Heritage Matters:

The site is listed on the Queensland State Heritage Register, as it contains part of the historic Mihi railway line and a sandstone railway culvert. While there is no rail infrastructure remaining on the site, the alignment is protected through easements traversing the site. Conditions are recommended to be included to address this item.

Brassall Bikeway Stage 6:

Through the course of the development application, the alignment for Stage 6 of the Brassall Bikeway has been finalised. Conditions of approval have been included to ensure this linkage can be delivered by Council and operate in conjunction with the proposed development.

General:

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.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council approve development application no. 10645/2019/MCU subject to conditions as detailed in Attachment A in accordance with section 60 of the Planning Act 2016.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

All Councillors except Councillor Paul Tully were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Paul Tully returned to the meeting at 9.16 am.

4. Proactive Pool Inspection Program

This report provides an overview of Council’s Proactive Pool Inspection Program adopted by Council in October 2018 and explores contemporary practices with respect to pool safety and awareness regarding childhood drownings and immersion incidents.

It is considered that by Council adopting a water safety educative and awareness first program it would ultimately reach a greater proportion of the Ipswich community and pool owners.

Also, by acknowledging that tenanted and transferred properties with swimming pools and spas in Ipswich are already routinely inspected in the State Government’s sale/lease regime, Council can maintain its legislative duty in regard to reactive and opportunistic proactive inspections.

The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the information relates to an audit which is not publicly available.

DECISION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That Council endorse the development of a Residential Swimming Pool Safety Education and Awareness Program, with a further report outlining the draft program to be presented to Council for consideration.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

5. Excercise Of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 8 July 2020 to 27 August 2020.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the report 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.

6. Court Action Status Report

This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning related matters including one other significant matter of dispute that the Planning and Regulatory Services Department is currently involved with.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That the report 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.

7. Systematic Inspection Program - Dog Registration

This is a report concerning the authorisation by Council of a Systematic Inspection Program to identify unregistered dogs within the Ipswich Local Government Area.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Sheila Ireland:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

A. That the Systematic Inspection Program for unregistered dogs be undertaken from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021.

B. That the Systematic Inspection Program be restricted to residential properties in the Ipswich Local Government area.

C. That the Animal Management Operations Manager publish a notice of the Systematic Inspection Program pursuant to section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

8. Road Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the road safety improvements project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the prioritised list of road safety improvements, as detailed in Attachment 2 to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 6 August 2020, be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

9. Gravel Turnarounds Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the gravel turnarounds project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the prioritisation methodology as detailed in Attachment 2 and the subsequent prioritised list of gravel turnaround projects as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 19 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to the motion:

That Attachment 3 be amended to include Churchill as the suburb for Fitzroy and Spencer Streets instead of Goodna.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

A. That the prioritisation methodology as detailed in Attachment 2 and the subsequent prioritised list of gravel turnaround projects as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 19 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

B. That Attachment 3 be amended to include Churchill as the suburb for Fitzroy and Spencer Streets instead of Goodna

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

10. Safe School Travel (SafeST) Priority List of Projects - Road Safety and Operations Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the SafeST project listing that forms part of the ‘Road Safety and Operations’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

That the prioritised list of SafeST projects as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Senior Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 20 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

11. Pedestrian Safety Improvements Priority List of Projects - Sustainable Travel Sub-Program

This is a report concerning the pedestrian safety improvements project listing that forms part of the ‘Sustainable Travel’ capital works portfolio sub-program.

DECISION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

That the prioritised list of pedestrian safety improvements as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report by the Senior Technical Officer (Traffic) dated 19 August 2020 be considered when developing Council’s next capital works portfolio.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Nil

Tully

Ireland

Madsen

Doyle

Fechner

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.

The meeting closed at 9.38 am.

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 September

2020

Governance and Transparency Committee NO. 2020(02)

17 September 2020

Report of the Governance and Transparency Committee

for the Council

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Jacob Madsen (Chairperson); Councillors Russell Milligan (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle, Kate Kunzelmann and Nicole Jonic

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (David Farmer), General Manager Corporate Services (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), Property Services Manager (Brett McGrath), Senior Property Officer (Tenure)(Kerry Perrett), Senior Property Officer (Acquisitions and Disposals)(Alicia Rieck), Procurement Manager (Richard White), Acting Communication and Engagement Manager (Allison Grant), Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor (Bronwyn Voyce), Theatre Technician (Ben Harth) and Client Liaison Officer (Kim Van Der Kevie)

OTHER ATTENDANCE: Advisor to the Minister (Steve Greenwood)

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

In accordance with section 175E of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Kate Kunzelmann informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a conflict of interest in Item 2 titled Acquisition of Drainage Easement for INF02405 Local Drainage Rehabilitation Project at North Station Road, North Booval.

The nature of the interest is that the property owner is a life-long family friend who she has frequent contact with.

Councillor Kate Kunzelmann came to the conclusion that because of the nature of the conflict, she will exclude herself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote taken.

1. New Lease over Springfield Central Sports Complex, 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central

This is a report concerning the proposed new lease over part of 44 Sportstar Drive, Springfield Central, described as part of Lot 700 on SP303717 between Ipswich City Council (Council) and Baseline Tennis Coaching Pty Ltd (BTC).

Council has completed an open tender process for tenure for the operation and management of the tennis court facilities at the Springfield Central Sports Complex. The successful tenderer that was identified as the most advantageous to Council and the Community is BTC. BTC already has a local presence, employing two local staff and are engaged in the local community through school and club tennis initiatives. BTC has indicated where possible they intend to recruit coaching and ancillary staff locally and support local business services.

This report recommends that Council enter into a lease with BTC for a five (5) year term at a value of approximately $127,419.

The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the information is commercial in-confidence.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That Council enter into a Lease with Baseline Tennis Coaching Pty Ltd (“the tenant”) for a five (5) year term at a value of approximately $127,419.

B. 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 lease to Baseline Tennis Coaching Pty Ltd and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Milligan

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Kate Kunzelmann left the meeting at 9.03 am due to a previously declared conflict of interest in Item 2.

2. Acquisition of Drainage Easement for INF02405 Local Drainage Rehabilitation Project at North Station Road, North Booval

This is a report concerning the acquisition of an easement for drainage purposes for the Local Drainage Rehabilitation Project at North Station Road, North Booval.

The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(e), (h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the information refers to negotiations with the property owners.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

A. That Council, having duly considered this report dated 27 August 2020, be of the opinion that the property (shown in Attachment B) (‘the Land’) requires an easement for drainage purposes:

(i) Part of Lot 1 RP23761, 104 North Station Road, North Booval

B. That the Council exercise its powers as a “Constructing Authority” under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 and acquire the easement, (as described in Recommendation A of this report dated 27 August 2020) for drainage purposes.

C. That under s257 of the Local Government Act 2009 the Chief Executive Officer be delegated the power and authorised to negotiate compensation and perform any other requirements under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 or otherwise, and to do any other acts necessary to implement the Council’s decision.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Milligan

Harding

Doyle

Jonic

All Councillors except Councillor Kate Kunzelmann were present when the vote was taken.

The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Kate Kunzelmann returned to the meeting at 9.07 am.

3. Contract Extension 15-16-066 Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services

This report recommends a six-month extension is exercised on an existing contract for Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services.

Ipswich City Council established preferred supplier arrangements for Grounds Maintenance (contract number 15-16-066) in October 2016 for the maintenance of Council’s Open Space and Parks facilities. The arrangements were established for an original term of three years, with the option for a further two one year extensions. This extension relates to the final extension option, recommending a six-month extension.

Council is currently tendering for a replacement preferred supplier arrangement. It is anticipated that a recommendation will be presented to Council in December 2020. The six-month extension is recommended to allow for transition between the two arrangements, with consideration of seasonal demand for services.

While the value of the extension of up to $800,000 (GST Exclusive) is within the Chief Executive Officer’s financial delegation, it is recommended to Council in light of the conditions that were placed on Council’s approval in June 2016.

The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the information is commercial in-confidence.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Russell Milligan:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

A. That Council note a tendering process is occurring for a replacement preferred supplier arrangement for contract 15-16-066 Grounds Maintenance and Associated Services.

B. That Council approve the final extension option for contract 15-16-066 Grounds Maintenance Associated Services for six (6) months for a value of up to $800,000 (GST Exclusive) to allow for transition between the two arrangements and to ensure capacity to meet seasonal demand for services.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Milligan

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

4. Current organisational structure

This report seeks to confirm the current organisational structure of Council and to note that any proposed changes to the Departments of Council will be recommended to Council for resolution.

Section 196 (1) of the Local Government Act 2009 provides that ‘a local government must, by resolution, adopt an organisational structure that is appropriate to the performance of the local government’s responsibilities’.

At the Council Ordinary Meeting on 16 April 2019 the Interim Administrator resolved to adopt an organisational structure for Ipswich City Council which transitioned from seven (7) Departments to the five (5) Departments that are currently in place. With this Council resolution, the Chief Executive Officer proceeded to operationalise the new organisational structure through a comprehensive change management program.

The Chief Executive Officer and General Managers continue to work together to ensure that the responsibilities and functions of Council are being met and delivered by the Departments. Further, that the Departments are working in a way that maximises value for money for the community and positions the organisation as an employer of choice.

The CEO and the Executive Leadership Team as a whole continue to recommend the current organisational structure made up of the five (5) departments.

It is considered timely to provide this report to the Governance and Transparency Committee through to Council, for full transparency on the current approved organisational structure.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That Council note the current organisational structure of Ipswich City Council comprised of five (5) departments as follows:

i. Community, Cultural and Economic Development;

ii. Coordination and Performance;

iii. Corporate Services;

iv. Infrastructure and Environment; and

v. Planning and Regulatory Services.

B. That Council note that any proposed changes to the Departments of Council will be recommended to Council for resolution.

Attachments

1. Updated Organisational Structure attachment

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Milligan

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

5. Matters Arising

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That a report be prepared on the Organisational Structure, specifically on workplace culture, including the result of the Core Pulse Survey and Whistle Blower Provisions.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Milligan

Harding

Doyle

Kunzelmann

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.

The meeting closed at 9.25 am.

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 September

2020

Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee NO. 2020(02)

17 September 2020

Report of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee

for the Council

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Andrew Fechner (Chairperson); Councillors Kate Kunzelmann (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Jacob Madsen, Nicole Jonic, Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle (Observer) and Russell Milligan (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (David Farmer), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), Manager Economic and Community Development (Cat Matson), Manager Libraries and Customer Services (Samantha Chandler), Manager Community and Cultural Services (Don Stewart), Manager, Marketing and Promotion (Carly Gregory), City Events Manager (Joanna Jordan), Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor (Bronwyn Voyce), Theatre Technician (Ben Harth) and Client Liaison Officer (Kim Van Der Kevie)

OTHER ATTENDANCE: Adviser to the Minister (Steve Greenwood)

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

1. 2021 Ipswich Show Holiday

This is a report concerning a recommendation received from the Ipswich Show Society for Council to make an application to the Office of Industrial Relations for the 2021 Ipswich Show Holiday to be held Friday, 14 May 2021.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

That Council accept the recommendation of the Ipswich Show Society and make application to the Office of Industrial Relations for the Ipswich Show Holiday as follows:

                 Day and Date:                            Friday, 14 May 2021
Name of Event:                         Ipswich Annual Show
Community Endorsement:    Ipswich Show Society correspondence dated
                                                       12 June 2020

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

2. Ipswich Australia Day Awards and Selection Panel

This is a report concerning Council’s annual Ipswich Australia Day Awards and the recommendation for Council to consider options for the configuration of the selection panel required to review, evaluate and score nominations in all seven categories.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

A. That Council receive and note the report summarising the annual Australia Day Awards.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

B. That a selection panel made up of five members representing the broader Ipswich community be established and that the panel be jointly selected by the General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development and the Marketing and Promotions Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and councillors.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

3. Ipswich Home Assist - Seniors and Accessibility Assistance Scheme

This is a report concerning the Seniors and Accessibility Assistance scheme administered by Council’s Home Assist program between 16 June and 20 August 2020 providing $661,480 in much needed home maintenance and modification works for 166 eligible seniors and people living with disability.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

That the report concerning the Seniors and Accessibility Assistance scheme administered by Council’s Home Assist program be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

4. Rosewood Library Status Update

This is a report concerning the Rosewood Library service which was formally opened to the public by Council on Monday, 27 July 2020 and at the time of writing this report has attracted 5,499 visitors, loaned 6,044 items and generated 299 new members.

This status update summarises the facility and services usage over the Rosewood Library’s first five weeks of operation to 31 August 2020.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

That the report concerning the Rosewood Library service status update be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

5. Rosewood Community Centre

This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann concerning the Rosewood Community Centre. (Councillor Kunzelmann has advised that the Chairperson of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee is aware of this proposed Notice of Motion).

The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That an options paper be prepared on the Rosewood Community Centre, considering its current and future use in relation to the needs of the surrounding community, and including the council owned land adjacent to the current facility at 19 School Street, including the options for repair or replacement.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

6. 2020 Christmas in Ipswich Program

This is a report concerning the planned approach to the 2020 Christmas in Ipswich program of events under the Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events in Queensland.

The format of the program has been adapted due to COVID-19 to minimise risk to Council and the community while promoting social and economic recovery.

Key considerations for the COVID Safe adaption of the Christmas in Ipswich Program is the potential introduction of a low cost paid ticketing model for Christmas Wonderland and a new approach to New Year’s Eve events.

Recommendation

A. That Council endorse low cost ticketing of Christmas Wonderland with proceeds going to a local charity selected through an expression of interest process.

VARIATION TO RECOMMENDATION A

Councillor Andrew Fechner proposed a variation to Recommendation A:

A. That Council endorse low cost ticketing of Christmas Wonderland with proceeds going to a local charity selected through an expression of interest process and that Council be presented with pricing options for further consideration in a future workshop before committing to pricing.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:

B. That the General Manager (Community, Cultural and Economic Development) be authorised to finalise the terms of the agreement with the selected charity.

C. That Council approve sponsorship of the New Year’s Eve events at Tivoli Drive-In to the maximum cash and in-kind value of $20,000.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Fechner Nil

Kunzelmann

Harding

Madsen

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.37 am.

The meeting closed at 10.14 am.

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 September

2020

Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee NO. 2020(04)

17 September 2020

Report of the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee

for the Council

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle (Chairperson); Councillors Nicole Jonic (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Kate Kunzelmann and Russell Milligan

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (David Farmer), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Coordination and Performance (Sean Madigan), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Peter Tabulo), Project Manager (Greg Thomas), Chair – Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee (James Hepburn), Community Safety and Innovation Manager (Larry Waite), Manager, Development Planning (Brett Davey), Principal Officer Urban Design and Heritage Conservation (Daniel Keenan), Manager, Manager, Economic and Community Development (Cat Matson), Libraries and Customer Service (Samantha Chandler), Acting Manager Communication and Engagement (Allison Grant), Senior Digital Content Officer (Brenton Waters), Theatre Technician (Ben Harth) and Client Liaison Officer (Kim Van Der Kevie),

OTHER ATTENDANCE: (Advisor to the Minister) Steve Greenwood

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

1. CBD Civic Carpark Strategy

This is a report concerning the proposed management and operation of the council owned off-street civic car park, an integral component of the Nicholas Street – Ipswich Central redevelopment.

The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 275(1)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as some of the information is commercial in-confidence.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the report on the CBD Civic Carpark Strategy dated 30 July 2020 be received and the contents noted.

B. That a councillor workshop be held to discuss the operations and pricing structure of the civic car park to ensure it optimises its function in activating the Nicholas Street precinct.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Mayor Teresa Harding proposed a variation to the motion:

C. That Attachment 2 titled Infrastructure Strategy Report be redacted with the commercial in confidence information and then made available to the public.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

A. That the report on the CBD Civic Carpark Strategy dated 30 July 2020 be received and the contents noted.

B. That a councillor workshop be held to discuss the operations and pricing structure of the civic car park to ensure it optimises its function in activating the Nicholas Street precinct.

C. That the attachment titled Infrastructure Strategy Report be redacted with the commercial in confidence information and then made available to the public.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Doyle Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

2. Ipswich Central Executive Report No 19 to 4 September 2020

This is a report concerning Executive Report No.19 on the Ipswich Central Program of Works to 4 September 2020.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the Ipswich Central Executive Report No 19 to 4 September 2020 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Doyle Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

3. Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee - August 2020

This is a report concerning Report No. 2 (August 2020) from the Retail Sub-project Steering Committee on the status of the leasing program and associated developments with the retail component of the Nicholas Street - Ipswich Central redevelopment.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

That the Retail Sub-project Steering Committee Report No 2 for August 2020 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Doyle Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

4. Ipswich Central Community Safety Strategy

This is a report concerning the proposed development of a Community Safety Strategy for the Ipswich Central precinct, specifically focusing on the areas in the vicinity of Councils redevelopment project and adjacent locations.

Council is expending significant public monies on the redevelopment of the Ipswich Central area and it is critical that the area is perceived as a safe place for community members to spend time in.

As such, it is proposed that a Community Safety Strategy be developed in consultation with stakeholders within the Ipswich Central precinct to improve the actual and perceived safety of the precinct including adjacent areas such as “Top of Town” and Bell Street.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

A. That Council approve the development of the Ipswich Central Community Safety Strategy in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

B. That the draft Ipswich Central Community Safety Strategy be presented to the next Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee for consideration.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Doyle Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

5. Naming of Your Places and Spaces - Community Engagement Report

This is a report concerning the “Name Your Places and Spaces” community engagement initiative run on Shape Your Ipswich (August 11 to 30) with the goal of generating ideas from the community to potentially help council finalise the names of nine key places and spaces in the newly redeveloped city heart, as follows:

· The Nicholas Street precinct – name currently used for marketing purposes and not actual address (Street address for business in the precinct are either Ipswich City Mall or Union Place Mall).

· The Civic Space

· Laneway 1 – currently referred to as Icon Alley or Smokers’ Alley

· Laneway 2 – currently referred to as Bottle Alley

· Ipswich City Council administration building

· The two new libraries

· The event space in the new ICC administration building

· The balcony connecting to the event space in the ICC administration building

2,938 people visited the Shape Your Ipswich page, with 304 contributions (and two email submissions). There were 6,405 “thumbs-ups” given to contributions (ie people supporting ideas already put forward). Of these interactions, 91 people are now following the page to keep up-to-date with the project.

In addition to these locations there are also two pavilions that are located in the Civic Space that could be named if Council so chooses.

An overview of all suggestions (and supporting thumbs-ups) can be found in the background section of this report.

Council also has a current procedure in relation to the naming of places and infrastructure which is attached to this report.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That Council determine the name of the precinct currently referred to as Nicholas Street.

B. That Council determine the name for the Civic Space.

C. That Council determine the name for the new Library.

D. That Council determine the name for the new Children’s Library.

E. That Council determine the name for Laneway 1 currently known as Icon Alley

F. That Council determine the name for Laneway 2 currently known as Bottle Alley.

G. That Council determine the name for the Council administration building.

H. That Council determine the name for the event space located on Level 1 of the Council administration building.

I. That Council determine whether the balcony located on Level 1 of the administration building which overlooks the civic space requires a name and if so determine that name.

J. That Council determine whether the two pavilions located in the civic space require a name and if so determine those names.

VARIATION TO MOTION

Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle proposed a variation to the motion:

A. That recommendations A, B, C and F be moved for consideration at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 24 September 2020.

B. That the balance of the recommendations be considered at a future Council Ordinary meeting.

The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed variation.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Russell Milligan:

A. That recommendations A, B, C and F be moved for consideration at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 24 September 2020.

B. That the balance of the recommendations be considered at a future Council Ordinary meeting.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Doyle Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

6. Heritage Considerations for CBD Redevelopment

This is a report detailing the considerations taken to incorporate the city’s heritage in the Nicholas Street redevelopment and the wider Ipswich CBD. The report also identifies further opportunities to conserve and interpret heritage in the Ipswich CBD.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That Item 6 be considered at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 24 September 2020.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Doyle Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Milligan

Jonic

The motion was put and carried.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 11.40 am.

The meeting closed at 12.23 pm.

Council

Meeting Agenda

24 September

2020

Doc ID No: A6491646

ITEM: 15.4

SUBJECT: Naming of Your Places and Spaces - Community Engagement Report

AUTHOR: Engagement Manager

DATE: 17 September 2020

Executive Summary

o The Nicholas Street precinct – name currently used for marketing purposes and not actual address (Street address for business in the precinct are either Ipswich City Mall or Union Place Mall).

o The Civic Space

o Laneway 1 – currently referred to as Icon Alley or Smokers’ Alley

o Laneway 2 – currently referred to as Bottle Alley

o Ipswich City Council administration building

o The two new libraries

o The event space in the new ICC administration building

o The balcony connecting to the event space in the ICC administration building

In addition to these locations there are also two pavilions that are located in the Civic Space that could be named if Council so chooses.

An overview of all suggestions (and supporting thumbs-ups) can be found in the background section of this report.

Council also has a current procedure in relation to the naming of places and infrastructure which is attached to this report.

The current street address for properties located in the Nicholas Street and Union Place are Ipswich City Mall and Union Place Mall respectively. In presenting this report, Council officers will speak to this aspect of the names within the precinct.

Recommendation/s

A. That Council determine the name of the precinct currently referred to as Nicholas Street.

B. That Council determine the name for the Civic Space.

C. That Council determine the name for the new Library.

F. That Council determine the name for the event space located on Level 1 of the Council administration building.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no conflicts of interest to note.

Advance Ipswich Theme

Strengthening our local economy and building prosperity

Purpose of Report/Background

Further to discussion at the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee of 17 September 2020, it was recommended that recommendations A, B, C and F of the report on this matter be moved for consideration at the Council Ordinary Meeting to be held 24 September 2020, as outlined in the recommendation of this report and that the remaining recommendations be the subject of a report to a future meeting.

The key objectives for this engagement were:

· To encourage feedback from the broader Ipswich community in regards to possible names for key precincts, sub-precincts, streets, lanes, assets and event spaces within the Nicholas Street redevelopment

· To position council as a forward-thinking, strategic and community-centric organisation.

· To encourage the broader community to come on the redevelopment ‘journey’ and create a sense of pride and ownership.

· To use council’s Shape Your Ipswich platform as a one-stop-shop to engage with the community so the loop can be closed once the final decision is made by council.

Below is a summary of all suggestions (noting the number of times each name was suggested as well as the number of supporting thumbs-ups it received).

1. The overarching precinct (currently known as Nicholas Street, Ipswich Central)

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Jagara/Yuggera Place/Precinct	Local indigenous peoples	4	167
Tulmur Place/Precinct/Village	“Ipswich” in universal Indigenous language	7	149
Ipswich City/Central/Town	Simplicity and easy wayfinding	15	130
Jagara/Yuggara Place	Local Indigenous peoples	6	131
Nicholas Street	Maintain original street name – has been known as Nicholas Street since the first survey map of the city was done	8	60
Union Place	A nod to the history of the original name and a place where people can unite	2	10
Town	Simplicity and easy wayfinding	1	2
Digger City River Precinct	Nod to mining history	1	6
Jeff McLean Central	Local business owner and former Wallaby	1	1
Sir Neville Bonner	Local, first Indigenous member of parliament	1	9
Robert Anderson Place	Local indigenous man that beat world sprint champions in charters towers.	1	17
Murrumpi or Djimbalung	Koala or my people	1	18
Limestone Hills Precinct		1	6
Switch City Plaza		1	4
Wade Korumba	-A mix of Anglo Henry Wade surveyor Ipswich + Korumba a word meaning great in the aboriginal language.	1	2
Ipswich Central 4 Squares Plaza		1	1
iConnect		1	0
The Strada	Italian for “street”	1	1
The Feels of Ipswich		1	0
Unity		1	0
Newman	Local war veteran	1	0

2. The civic plaza

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Tulmur Place/Square	“Ipswich” in universal Indigenous language	15	357
Trevor Grewar Outlook	Local identity dedicated to giving back to the Ipswich community	1	516
Yagara Place/Plaza	Traditional Indigenous language	2	26
Limestone Plaza	Original proposed name of Ipswich	1	31
Corroboree Connection	Indigenous cultural space for music, dance and costume	1	2
Nicholas Street Plaza/Nicholas Plaza	Original street name	3	9
The Plaza		1	5
Riverheart Plaza	The river and the heart of the city combined	1	3
Riverslea Plaza		1	2
Heather Bonner Place	Local and founder of One People of Australia League	1	2
The Oasis	A place to relax	1	1
Don Risson Place	Local who gave back to the community	1	1
People’s Place	A place for people	1	1
Union Place	A place to come together	1	1
Bremer Plaza	Named after the Bremer river	1	1
Gathering Place	A place to gather	1	0
Jeff McLean Central	Local business owner and former Wallaby	1	0
Ipswich City Hub	A central hub of activity	1	0
Ipswich/Ipswich Civic Place/Ipswich Central	Simplicity and easy wayfinding	1	0
Aubonnett Place	Longest running music school, founder/director Ipswich Orchestras	1	0
Connection Place	A place to connect	1	0

3. City (main) library

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Ipswich City/Ipswich Central Library	Simplicity and easy wayfinding	13	650
The John Birmingham Library	Locally-born author	1	34
Tulmur Central/Ipswich Tulmur Library	“Ipswich” in universal Indigenous language	2	16
Thomas Shapcott Library	Locally-born poet, novelist and playwright	3	13
Margaret Cook Library	Local historian	2	9
Neville Bonner	Local Indigenous politician. First Indigenous member of Parliament in Australia.	1	6
House of Words Library		1	5
Toni Risson Library	Local author	1	3
Glennis Nugent Library	Local and founder of Qld’s first Book Fest	1	2

4. Children’s library

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Aunty Sharron/Sharron Lindh Library	Local artist, craftsperson and musician	3	424
Dreamtime Children’s Library	Indigenous cultural reference	1	62
Ash Barty Library	Local tennis champion	1	41
Ipswich City/Central Children’s Library	Simplicity and easy wayfinding	7	30
Shannon Library	Local, long-time children’s nurse at Ipswich Hospital	2	6
Bookworms Library		1	14
Garden of Eden		1	13
Wonderland		1	8
World of Wonder		1	7
Ipswich Nyamil Library	“young ones” in traditional language	1	5
Little Lizards Library		1	1
Boomerang Library		1	1
The Little Horses Library		1	1

5. Administration building

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Neville Bonner Building	Local Indigenous politician. First Indigenous member of Parliament in Australia.	2	88
Ipswich/council administration building/hub	Simplicity and easy wayfinding	12	62
Cribb and Foote	Notable local business owners and store	2	14
The Coal Face	Nod to Ipswich’s mining history	1	5
Square One	Council getting back to basics and starting over in a new era of transparency and accountability	1	4
Lewis Thomas House	Local coal miner and developer	1	2
John Murphy Building	Ipswich’s first mayor	1	2
Bremer Building	Nod to Bremer River	1	2
Joseph Fleming Building	One of Ipswich’s first politicians elected in 1860	1	2
Thorn Place	Notable local family	1	2
Harold Blair Building	Noted local Indigenous singer and OAM	1	2
Bill Hayden Centre	21^st Governor General of Australia	1	1

6. Event and function space located on level one of the administration building

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Ash Barty Function Centre	Local tennis champion	1	467
Helen Clarke/Aunty Helen Event Room/Centre	Affectionately known to everyone as Aunty Helen - has been teaching dance in Ipswich for over 70 years	2	147
Harold Blair Function Centre	Noted local Indigenous singer and OAM	4	86
Dandiiri Space	“meet” in traditional language	2	30
Ipswich Event Centre		1	7
Bremer Function Centre	Named for the city’s river	1	6
Limestone Space		1	3
Piper Joe	Local identity and noted Scottish piper	1	2
Jeff McLean Room	Local business owner and former Wallaby	1	1

7. Event balcony space located on level one of the administration building

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
John Birmingham Balcony	Local author	1	112
The Balcony/Bremer Balcony	Named for the city’s river	6	23
Kunnar Balcony	Means “one” in traditional language	1	12
Limestone Balcony		1	6
Bremer Events Space/Hub		2	3
Stephen Potts Balcony	Critical witness in Council’s CCC investigation	1	3
Matthew Hickey Balcony	Member, director and producer of the Ten Tenors	1	2
Margaret Cook valcony	Local historian	1	1
Government View	The open space reflects Council’s openness	1	1
Clouds Balcony		1	0
Jim Hawkins Balcony	WWII digger and local identity	1	0
Blodwyn Whitehead Balcony	founder of Cambrian Junior and Youth choirs and musical identity of Ipswich	1	0
Jeff McLean Balcony	Local business owner and former Wallaby	1	0
Capern Balcony	Notable local musical family	1	0

8. Laneway 1 – currently known as ICON Alley

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Ross Lawrie Laneway	Local known for giving back to the community	1	571
Piper Joe Lane	Local identity and noted Scottish piper	1	502
Ash Barty Lane	Local tennis champion	1	168
Greenham’s Lane	First owners of the commercial buildings on the corner of Nicholas and Brisbane Streets	14	39
Storey Lane/Alley	Named for local long-time union organiser and identity	1	31
Supply Lane	Original name for the alleyway when used by merchants	6	9
Sister Shannon Lane	Local, long-time children’s nurse at Ipswich Hospital	1	6
Artist Lane	Nod to the new mural on the wall	1	5
Jeff Wegener Lane	Locally-born musician who performed with the Saints and other bands since the 1970s	1	3
Reeds Row		1	3
Bonner Lane	Neville Bonner family	1	2
Jeff McLean Lane	Local business owner and former Wallaby	1	0

9. Laneway 2 – currently known as Bottle Alley

*Suggested name*	*Why / Rationale*	*Contributions*	*Thumbs up*
Bottle Alley	Has been referred to as Bottle Alley for over 200 years. Originally the delivery route to the pub located in Nicholas Street	43	819
Indigenous or heritage names		1	18
Bottle Alley EATS	Combined old name with new EATS precinct	1	5
Frederick Aylott MM Lane		1	3
Piper Joe Lane		1	2
Ardent Avenue		1	1
EATS Laneway/Lane		2	0
Jeff McLean Lane		1	0

Legal/Policy Basis

Council currently has a procedure in relation to the naming of all roads, private roads, parks, bridges and places (Attachment 2)

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Local Government Act 2009

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There is reputational risk associated with the naming of these places and spaces following community engagement in that there have been many diverse ideas presented by the community and Council will ultimately make the decision.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are minor financial implications associated with the naming of the places and spaces that will be covered under the existing project contingency budget.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

This community engagement program was designed to encourage the broader community to come on the redevelopment ‘journey’ with Council and create a sense of pride and ownership.

As noted, 2,938 people visited the Shape Your Ipswich page, with 304 contributions (and two email submissions). There were 6,405 “thumbs-ups” given to contributions (ie people supporting ideas already put forward). Of these interactions, 91 people are now following the page to keep up-to-date with the project. This is a very positive result, one of the strongest received on this site since its launch in 2019, and shows a desire by the community to have a say in Council’s decision-making process.

Throughout engagement, the project team sought to inform the community and stakeholders about the project and opportunities to provide their feedback in a myriad of ways, with a budget of $7878.48 allocated. The communications program can be found in the attached community engagement report.

A full report on the community engagement, including demographics, is attached.

Conclusion

The Engagement Section thanks the community for its incredible support of this community engagement initiative and looks forward to closing the loop with participants following Council’s decision.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers