13 August 2024

Economic and Cultural Development Committee NO. 2024(03)]

 

 

Economic and Cultural Development Committee NO. 2024(03)

 

13 August 2024

 

Report

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:

Councillor Pye Augustine (Chairperson); Councillors David Cullen (Deputy Chairperson) (via audio-link), Mayor Teresa Harding, Andrew Antoniolli, Jim Madden (Observer), Marnie Doyle (Observer) and Jacob Madsen(Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:

Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), Chief Financial Officer (Jeff Keech), Manager Media Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Manager Marking and Promotions (Carly Gregory), Senior Community Education and Engagement Officer (Paul Tanko), Resource Recovery Manager (David McAlister), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Precinct Director – Nicholas Street Precinct (James Hepburn), Precinct Governance Manager – Nicholas Street Precinct (Mitchell Grant), Disaster and Natural Hazards Manager (Matthew Pinder) and Theatre Techni0can (Harrison Cate)

 

              Leave of Absence - Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

 

That a Leave of Absence be granted for Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Augustine                                Nil

Cullen

Harding

Antoniolli

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

 

Councillor Pye Augustine (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

 

Nil

 

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

 

Nil

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

1.           Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(02) of 16 July 2024

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 16 July 2024 be confirmed.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Augustine                                Nil

Cullen

Harding

Antoniolli

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

2.           Confirmation of Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(03) of 25 July 2024

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the minutes of the Special Economic and Cultural Development Committee meeting held on 25 July 2024 be confirmed.

 

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Augustine]                               Nil

Cullen

Harding

Antoniolli

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

Officers’ Reports

 

3.           Galvanized - A festival Of Heritage 2024 Preview

This is a report concerning Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage which runs over
11 days across the city from 29 August – 8 September. The 2024 program curates 30 events, tours, workshops, open days and experiences allowing visitors and residents the opportunity to connect with the heritage and history of the city.

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the preview report for the Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage 2024 to be received and contents noted.

 

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli left the meeting at 1.12pm.

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli returned to the meeting at 1.12pm.

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Augustine                                Nil

Cullen

Harding

Antoniolli

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

4.           Nicholas Street Precinct - July 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report

This is a report concerning the July 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee focussing on the status of the leasing program and associated developments for the retail component of the Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment.

 

Recommendation 

Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the July 2024 Retail Sub-Project Steering Committee Report be received and the contents noted.

 

AFFIRMATIVE                    NEGATIVE

Councillors:                      Councillors:

Augustine                                Nil

Cullen

Harding

Antoniolli

 

The motion was put and carried.

 

 

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

Nil

 

MATTERS ARISING

 

Nil

 

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 1.01 pm.

The meeting closed at 1.23 pm.