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Economic and Cultural Development Committee NO. 2024(07)] |
Economic and Cultural Development Committee NO. 2024(07)
3 December 2024
Report
COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:
OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:
Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), Acting General Manager Infrastructure Strategy, Capital Delivery and Assets (Tony Dileo), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Manager Community and Cultural Services (Don Stewart), Manager Marketing and Promotions (Carly Gregory), Manager Media Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Economic Development Manager (Dan Heenan), Destination Development Lead (Michael Williams), Precinct Director – Nicholas Street Precinct (James Hepburn), Senior Solicitor (Nicola Harris), Coordinator Communications (Lucy Stone) and Theatre Technician (Harrison Cate)
With the Chairperson, Councillor Pye Augustine attending the meeting via teams, Councillor Marnie Doyle (Deputy Chairperson) chaired the meeting.
Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Marnie Doyle (Deputy Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
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BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
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Confirmation of Minutes
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1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2024(06) of 14 November 2024 |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 14 November 2024 be confirmed.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
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Officers’ Reports
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2. Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal This is a report concerning the new Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal, an initiative to improve visitor experience and better serve our event producers and promoters to meet Council’s aspiration to become an Event Friendly Council. The new portal, which will be incorporated into the Discover Ipswich website, will enhance the ‘What’s On’ section of the site promoting events across Ipswich that have the potential to attract visitors from outside the city. The new portal will be launched to industry and the public in late October 2024.
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the report concerning the integration of the new Everi Event Portal into the Discover Ipswich site be received and its contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
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3. Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report This report provides an update on the past six months of outputs and outcomes related to the Ipswich Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027. The Ipswich Economic Development Strategy outlines Council’s plan for sustainable economic growth, outlining how Council resources can be aligned to build the economy of the future, attract and retain diverse and high value jobs for current and future generations, deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable transport network, ensure a healthy environment and foster an inclusive, society.
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report be received and the contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That in accordance with
section 254J(3)(i and g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the
meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 4 titled North Ipswich Spot
and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design and Item
5 titled Nicholas Street Precinct – Approval of a Ground Lease over 4
Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748). The meeting moved into closed session at 11.22 am. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting at 12.13 pm.
Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting at 12.16 pm.
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That the
meeting move into open session. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 12.36 pm. |
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4. North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design This is a report presenting the outcomes of the due diligence and concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
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“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.” |
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Recommendation That Council approve the finalisation of the submission to the Australian Government based on the current concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
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Councillor Jim Madden proposed the addition of Recommendation B and C and for the original recommendation to become Recommendation A. |
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Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: A. That Council approve the finalisation of the submission to the Australian Government based on the current concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
B. That with the Submission, the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre continue to be made available for the public until such time as a Master Plan is developed.
C. That Council obtain a cost estimate to prepare a Master Plan for the North Ipswich Reserve and the Len Johnson Oval. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
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Councillor Marnie Doyle
advised that during the closed session to discuss Items 4 and 5, that only Item
4 was discussed and that the committee agreed to return to open session to vote
on Item 4 and adjourn for a break.
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: That the meeting be adjourned at 12.39 pm to reconvene at 1.10 pm.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 1.11 pm. |
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor David Martin: That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 5 titled Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Ground Lease over 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748).
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 1.13 pm. |
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That the meeting
move into open session. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 1.35 pm. |
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5. Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a
Ground Lease over This is a report concerning a ground lease for Council’s consideration over associated Council-owned property at 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748) – see location plan in attachment 1.
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“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.” |
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Moved by Councillor Jim Madden: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: A. That
Council enter into a Development Agreement, Construction Lease and Long Term
Lease (and ancillary agreements), with the proposed lessee of B. That
Council note, in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest
in C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision at Recommendation A. D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Nil Doyle Harding Jonic Madsen Antoniolli Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
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6. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024 This is the report of the
Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of
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Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Augustine Madsen (Abstain) Doyle Martin (Abstain) Harding Jonic Antoniolli Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
NOTICES OF MOTION
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MATTERS ARISING
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QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.07 am.
The meeting closed at 1.40 pm.