11 June 2024

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2024(01)]

 

 

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2024(01)

 

11 June 2024

 

Report

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, David Cullen, Jim Madden, Pye Augustine (Observer) and Marnie Doyle (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:

Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Services (Matt Anderson), Acting General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Alisha Connaughton), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), Chief Financial Officer (Jeff Keech), Manager Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Manager Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Manager Development Planning (Greg Potter), Manager City Design (Nathan Rule), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Program Manager (Flood Recovery CFRCP) (Matthew Mulroney), Coordinator Communication (Lucy Stone), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Precinct Director – Nicholas Street Precinct (James Hepburn), Theatre and Production Coordinator (Nicholas Burke) and Theatre Technician (Harrison Cate)

 

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowlegement of Country

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

 

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in all items relating to planning matters on the agenda.

 

The nature of the interest is that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli is the holder of a real estate    sales person certificate.

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision-making process.

 

It was moved by Councillor Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic and seconded by Councillor Jim Madden that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli participates and remains in the meeting and votes on all items on the agenda.

 

The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli may participate in the meeting and vote on all items on the agenda.

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli did not take part in the vote.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Tully                                          

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli did take part in the vote on the matter.

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

At Item 5 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli made a declaration.

 

 

At Item 5 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report, Councillor David Cullen made a declaration.

 

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

 

Nil

 

Officers’ Reports

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

              Change or order of reports

 

That agenda item 1 titled Proposed Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution ( No. 1) 2024 be considered after agenda item 4 titled Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report April 2024.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

Item - 1. Proposed Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No 1) 2024 - has been moved to another part of the document.

 

2.           River Heart - Proposed Removal of Over-Water Structures

This is a report concerning repeated damage sustained to the overwater structures within River Heart following the 2022 and 2024 flood events and the recommendation for Council to remove the overwater structures as part of the site’s full recovery.  The overwater structures are degrading with each flood event with increased ongoing financial costs to Council to continue to restore the structures.

 

“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

A.           That Council approve the removal of the overwater structures as detailed on page 2 of this report. 

B.           That Council note that the western deck will be retained which provides protection and housing for the irrigation pump and associated infrastructure.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

3.           Springfield Central E-Scooter Pilot

This is a report concerning the electric scooter (e-scooter) pilot scheme which is being held in the Springfield Central area. In particular, the report discusses the pilot to date and the proposal to extend the pilot to enable collection of additional data to support Council’s future position for micro-mobility devices across the City.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

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

B.           That Council approve the extension of the current e-scooter pilot in Springfield Central area for an additional 12 months to 1 July 2025, with the option for an additional 12 month extension if considered necessary.

 

Councillor Paul Tully proposed an amendment to Recommendation B.

 

B.            That Council approve the extension of the current e-scooter pilot in Springfield Central area for an additional 12 months to 1 July 2025, with the option for Council for an additional 12 month extension if considered necessary.

 

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

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

Councillor Paul Tully proposed an additional amendment to Recommendation B.

 

B.            That Council approve the extension of the current e-scooter pilot in Springfield Central area for an additional 12 months to 1 July 2025, with the option for Council by resolution for an additional 12 month extension if considered necessary.

 

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

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

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

B.           That Council approve the extension of the current e-scooter pilot in Springfield Central area for an additional 12 months to 1 July 2025, with the option for Council by resolution for an additional 12 month extension if considered necessary.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

4.           Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report April 2024

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of April 2024.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department be received and the contents noted.

 


 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

1.           Proposed Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2024

This is a report concerning the adoption of the proposed Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2024 to replace Council’s current charges resolution, the Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2023. This is an annual exercise to ensure that Council’s charges for trunk infrastructure keep pace with increases in infrastructure costs, by applying the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Construction.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That Council adopt the proposed Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution as detailed in Attachment 1 pursuant to s113 of the Planning Act 2016 as the Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2024.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 5 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report.

 

The nature of the interest is that one of the respondents in the matter has contributed to Councillor Andrew Antoniolli’s election campaign in the past, outside of the legislated declarable period.

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision-making  process.

 

It was moved by Councillor Jim Madden and seconded by Councillor Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli can remain in the meeting, participate in the discussion and vote on the matter.

The majority of eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Tully                                    Harding

Jonic                                          

Cullen

Madden

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli did take part in the vote on the matter.

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor David Cullen informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 5 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report.

 

The nature of the interest is that Councillor David Cullen’s driver training company has provided driver training and has received payment for such training for Nugrow drivers.

 

It was moved by Councillor Jim Madden and seconded by Councillor Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic that Councillor David Cullen can remain in the meeting, participate in the discussion and vote on the matter.

 

The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor David Cullen may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

 

Councillor David Cullen did take part in the vote on the matter.

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

5.           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.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

6.           Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 3 May 2024 to 27 May 2024.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 3 May 2024 to 27 May 2024, be received and the contents noted.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

Nil

 

MATTERS ARISING

 

Nil

              COMMENCEMENT OF THE FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Councillor Paul Tully moved and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic seconded that the Finance and Governance Committee meeting commence at 10.20 am

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Antoniolli                                 Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Cullen

Madden

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.01 am.

The meeting closed at 9.49 am.