MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 17 July 2012 - City of Ipswich

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING

17 July 2012

Held in the Council Chambers, Administration Building

45 Roderick Street, Ipswich

The meeting commenced at 9:03am

ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT

Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Morrison, Tully, Attwood, Casos, Morrow, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke

OPENING PRAYER Councillor C Pisasale delivered the Opening Prayer

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil

PETITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

PCYC Certificate thanking Council for their support of the Time 4 Kids program.

QLD BLUE LIGHT ASSOCIATION

Certificate thanking Council for their support.

IPSWICH BOYS BRIGADE – YOUNG DRIVER PROGRAM

Certificate thanking Council for their support.

QUEENSLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE

Plaque in appreciation of Ipswich City Council’s support.

FOCUS ON YOUTH INCORPORATED

Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor, Councillor Paul Pisasale in recognition of valuable contributions to Focus On Youth and their continued work with disadvantaged and disable youth in the Ipswich Community.

CARMEL GRACE DEVINE SCHOOL IN JAPAN

Pelmet thanking Ipswich City Council for their support during the Japanese student’s stay at West Moreton Anglican College.

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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Moved by Councillor Antoniolli: That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on 28 June 2012 be confirmed. Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale. The motion was put and carried.

RECEPTION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrison: That the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee's Report No 2012(03) of 9 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried.

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Morrow: That the Environment and Conservation Committee's Report No 2012(03) of 9 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland. The motion was put and carried.

CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Bromage: That the City Infrastructure Committee No. 2012(03) of 9 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Attwood. The motion was put and carried.

ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor C Pisasale: That the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee No. 2012(03) of 9 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland. The motion was put and carried.

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YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Ireland: That the Youth and Seniors Committee’s Report No 2012(03) of 9 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale. The motion was put and carried.

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Antoniolli: That the Health and Community Safety Committee’s Report No 2012(03) of 9 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Bromage. The motion was put and carried.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Tully: That the Planning and Development Committee’s Report No 2012(03) of 10 July 2012 be received and adopted subject to Item 2 being referred back to committee for further consideration. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Moved by Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale: That the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee’s Report No 2012(03) of 10 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Antoniolli. The motion was put and carried.

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Pahlke: That the Tourism and Libraries Committee’s Report No 2012(03) of 10 July 2012 be received and adopted. Seconded by Councillor Ireland. The motion was put and carried.

COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Casos:

That the Community and Customer Service Committee’s Report No 2012(03) of 10 July 2012 be received and adopted.


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Seconded by Councillor Bromage.

ITEM 1 Conflict of Interest Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale

Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 1. The nature of the interest is that Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale is a patron of the Sandy Gallop Golf Club and has received free golf games. Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

ITEM 2 Conflict of Interest Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale, Councillors Antoniolli and C Pisasale

Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale has received free golf games from the Ipswich Golf Club and is an honorary member. Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest. Councillor Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Antoniolli is a member of the Ipswich Golf Club. Councillor Antoniolli came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest. Councillor C Pisasale informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 2. The nature of the interest is that Councillor C Pisasale is a former member of the Ipswich Golf Club. Councillor C Pisasale came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

ITEM 5 Conflict of Interest Councillor Pahlke

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Pahlke informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 5. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Pahlke is the President of the Rosewood Festival. Councillor Pahlke came to the conclusion that he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote is taken. Councillor Pahlke left the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) and stayed out of the meeting room while the item was being discussed and voted on. Councillor Pahlke left the Council Chambers at 9:29am.

ITEM 7 Conflict of Interest Councillor Bromage

Councillor Bromage informed the meeting that she has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Bromage is a board member of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation. Councillor Bromage came to the


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conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, she can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

The motion was put and carried. Mayor, Councillor P Pisasale, Councillors Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation.

Councillor Pahlke returned to the Council Chambers at 9:36am.

CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor Attwood:

That the City Management and Finance Committee No. 2012(03) be adopted subject to the addition of the following item after Item 6: 7. REPORT – POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION BOARD NO. 2012(04)

OF 16 JULY 2012 With reference to the report of the Policy and Administration

Board No. 2012(04) of 16 July 2012. RECOMMENDATION That the report of the Policy and Administration Board No. 2012(04) of 16 July 2012 be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. Seconded by Councillor C Pisasale.

ITEM 7 WITHIN ITEM 3 Conflict of Interest Councillor Antoniolli

In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7 within Item 3. The nature of the interest is that Councillor Antoniolli is a former member of the Northern Suburbs Cricket Club. Councillor Antoniolli came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest.

The motion was put and carried. Councillor Antoniolli and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation.

MEETING CLOSED The meeting closed at 9:45am

ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

9 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor C Pisasale (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Antoniolli, Ireland, Morrison (Observer), Casos (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLORS' APOLOGIES: Nil

1. UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN With reference to a report by the Multicultural Project Officer dated 20 June 2012

concerning the review of the actions of Council’s Community Relations Plan 2008-2013 “including everyone”.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report be received and the contents noted.

2. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE With reference to a joint report by the Multicultural Project Officer and Indigenous

Australian Community Development Officer dated 22 June 2012 concerning the proposed activity for the International Day of The World’s Indigenous People.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the proposed showing of documentary films to celebrate International Day of The World’s Indigenous People as detailed in the joint report by the Multicultural Project Officer and Indigenous Australian Community Development Officer dated 22 June 2012.

3. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCE ANALYSIS (CARA) With reference to a report by the Strategic Social Planner dated 20 June 2012

concerning a Community Activities and Resource Analysis activity to be piloted in the Brassall community commencing July 2012 for approximately three months.

9 JULY 2012 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the pilot Community Activities and Resource Analysis (CARA) project as detailed in the report by the Strategic Social Planner dated 20 June 2012 and that a report on the project’s conduct, findings and lessons be submitted to the Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee scheduled in October 2012.

4. YOUNG PERFORMING ARTIST BURSARY – JULY 2012 With reference to a report by the Cultural Development Officer dated 22 June 2012

concerning a request for a Young Performing Artist Bursary. RECOMMENDATION

That Council provide a Young Performing Artist Bursary in the amount of $500.00 to Southern Academy of Dance to perform at Disneyland Hong Kong in November 2012 and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 65.06.

5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BRANCH OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE

PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2012 With reference to a report by the Community Development Team dated 23 June 2012

concerning the activities within the Community Development Branch for the quarter ending 30 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


6. ALLOCATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS JULY 2012 With reference to a report by the Acting Community Development Manager dated

22 June 2012 concerning the allocation of funds for the Community Development Grants Program.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,000.00 plus GST to Roderick St

Community Kindergarten towards the cost of purchasing new timber lockers and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

B. That Council provide funding in the amount of $590.90 plus GST to Camira Kindergarten

Association towards purchasing a new laptop and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

9 JULY 2012 ARTS, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) C. That Council provide funding in the amount of $2,000.00 to Arts Connect Ipswich

towards six (6) art and craft workshops for Seniors Week and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

D. That Council provide funding in the amount of $1,674.50 plus GST to Bundamba State Secondary College towards developing a native garden and that this amount be funded from Project No. DES00014 70 05.

7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHRISTMAS GRANTS PROGRAM 2012 With reference to a report by the Acting Community Development Manager dated

20 June 2012 concerning the proposed 2012 Community Development Christmas Grants Program.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the proposed delivery of the 2012 Christmas Grants program as detailed in the report by the Community Funding Officer dated 20 June 2012.

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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 11.37 am.

The meeting closed at 11.53 am. _______________________________________________________________________________

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COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

10 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Casos (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Ireland, Pahlke, Morrison (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer) and C Pisasale (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil

1. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO PGA LEGENDS OF MERIT PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council’s support to the PGA Legends Order of Merit Pro-Am Golf Tour to be held at the Sandy Gallop Golf Club in Ipswich on the 16 and 17 August 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $2,000.00 be allocated to the proposed PGA Legends of Merit Pro-

Am Golf Tournament and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.03.10. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Community

and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the PGA Legends Order of Merit Pro-Am Golf Tournament to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to maximise sponsorship

benefits for Council. 2. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE IPSWICH GOLF CLUB PRO-AM 2012 With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council support to the Ipswich Golf Club Pro-Am 2012 to be held Thursday, 27 September 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $2,000.00 be allocated to the proposed Ipswich Golf Club

Pro-Am 2012 and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.03.09.

B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich Golf Club Pro-Am 2012 to the Ipswich community.

10 JULY 2012 COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) C. That the Marketing Manager work with organisers to maximise sponsorship benefits for

Council. 3. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE BLACK SNAKE CREEK FESTIVAL 2012 With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council support to the Black Snake Creek Festival to be held on 12 and 13 October 2012 in Marburg.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $2,500.00 be allocated to the proposed Black Snake Creek Festival

and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.01.17.

B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Black Snake Creek Festival to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to maximise sponsorship benefits for Council.

4. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE IPSWICH HOME GARDENERS’ EXPO With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council’s support to the Ipswich Home Gardeners’ Expo to be held 25 August 2012 at the Glebe Road Uniting Church.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $1,500.00 be allocated to the proposed Ipswich Home Gardeners’

Expo and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.01.46. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Community

and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich Home Gardeners’ Expo to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with event organisers to maximise sponsorship benefits for Council.

10 JULY 2012 COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Pahlke informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 5. The nature of the interest is that he is the president of the Rosewood Festival. Councillor Pahlke came to the conclusion that he will exclude himself from the meeting while this matter is debated and the vote is taken. Councillor Pahlke left the meeting room (including any area set aside for the public) and stayed out of the meeting room while the item was being discussed and voted on. The majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation. 5. COUNCIL SUPPORT TO THE 2012 ROSEWOOD FESTIVAL With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council support to the Rosewood Festival to be held in Rosewood from 31 August 2012 to 2 September 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $4,000.00 be allocated to the proposed 2012 Rosewood Festival

and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.01.31. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the

Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Rosewood Festival 2012 to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with organisers to maximise sponsorship benefits to

Council. 6. PROPOSED SPONSORSHIP TO THE 2012 WORKSHOPS RAIL MUSEUM IPSWICH CITY OPEN

DAY INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL WORKERS’ REUNION AND IPSWICH HERITAGE FAIRE With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council sponsorship of the 2012 Workshops Rail Museum Ipswich City Open Day incorporating the Annual Workers’ Reunion and Ipswich Heritage Faire.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $20,000.00 be allocated to the 2012 Workshops Rail Museum

Ipswich City Open Day incorporating the Annual Workers’ Reunion and Ipswich Heritage Faire, and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.01.01.

10 JULY 2012 COMMUNITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the

Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the 2012 Workshops Rail Museum Ipswich City Open Day incorporating the Annual Workers’ Reunion and Ipswich Heritage Faire to the community.

C. That the Marketing Manager work with the organisers to maximise sponsorship benefits

for Council. 7. “FIT FLICKS” MOVIES IN THE PARK PROGRAM 2012-2013 With reference to a report by the Acting Marketing Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning Council’s “Fit Flicks” Movies in the Park Program for 2012-2013, implemented in partnership with the Ipswich Hospital Foundation.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That sponsorship of $12,000.00 be allocated to the proposed “Fit Flick” Movies in the

Park Program and that this amount be funded from DEM00012 10.01.14. B. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, the Chairperson of the

Community and Customer Service Committee and divisional councillors, confirm the 2012-2013 “Fit Flicks” Movies in the Park Program.

C. That the Marketing Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the

Community and Customer Service Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Movies in the Park Program to the community.

8. CUSTOMER SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE – 1-27 JUNE 2012 With reference to a report by the Services Queensland Operations Manager dated

28 June 2012 concerning Customer Service delivery activities for the period of 1-27 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


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CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

9 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Bromage (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Antoniolli, Ireland, Pahlke, Morrow (Observer), Casos (Observer) and C Pisasale (Observer)

COUNCILLORS’ APOLOGIES: Nil

1. HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT FOR IPSWICH LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN With reference to a report by the Emergency Management Officer dated 17 June 2012

concerning the Ipswich City Council All Hazards Risk Assessment being prepared for Council to inform future Local Disaster Management Planning.

RECOMMENDATION

That drafting priority of the Location and Hazard Specific Sub-Plans as part of Local Disaster Management as detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Emergency Management Officer dated 17 June 2012, be endorsed.

2. LOCAL DRAINAGE CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM 2012–2013 With reference to a report by the Technical Officer dated 19 June 2012 concerning the

2012–2013 Local Drainage Program and methodology used to develop the program. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the risk assessment based methodology for assessing Local Drainage issues, as

detailed in the report by the Technical Officer dated 19 June 2012, be endorsed.

B. That the proposed Local Drainage Capital Works Program for 2012–2013, as detailed in Attachment B to the report by the Technical Officer dated 19 June 2012, be adopted.

3. KERNERS ROAD DRAINAGE STUDY - DIVISION 8 With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (City Network Planning) dated

19 June 2012 concerning the Kerners Road Drainage Study.

9 JULY 2012 CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) RECOMMENDATION

A. That the drainage channel along Kerners Road, as outlined in Table 1 and Attachment A

of the report by the Principal Officer (City Network Planning) dated 19 June 2012, be programmed for future investment based on citywide priorities and meeting financial sustainability targets.

B. That the detention basins in the upper Kerners Road drainage catchment, as outlined in

Table 1 and Attachments A and B of the report by the Principal Officer (City Network Planning) dated 19 June 2012, be endorsed as Council’s preferred drainage strategy for the future urban development of the vacant land parcels adjacent to the Kerners Road Deviation, subject to land owners consent.

C. That the pipe under Ash Street, connecting Wockners Park and Casos Park at Yamanto,

be further investigated to determine what hydraulic improvements are necessary and practical to be undertaken.

4. FUTURE OWNERSHIP OF ROADS IN IPSWICH With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (City Network Planning) dated

18 June 2012 concerning the future ownership of roads in Ipswich. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Executive Officer respond to the letter received from the Department of

Transport and Main Roads dated 30 April 2012 outlining that Council does not accept their position on the future ownership of service roads and link roads adjacent to the Ipswich Motorway and request they reconsider their position.

B. That Council write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads and local State

Members seeking clarification as to the Queensland Government’s policy position on the transfer of ownership of state-controlled roads across Queensland.

C. That Council raise the future ownership of state-controlled roads issue with the Council of Mayors and the Local Government Association of Queensland with the view of advancing the matter for future lobbying with the Queensland Government.

5. ASSET VALUE AND INVESTMENT REPORT With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Asset Management) dated 21 June

2012 concerning Ipswich City Council’s Asset portfolio and Asset Investment options RECOMMENDATION


9 JULY 2012 CITY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) 6. PARKING STRATEGY ACTION UPDATE With reference to a report by the Engineer (Transport Planning) dated 22 June 2012

concerning an update on the actions arising from the Parking Strategy adopted by Council in June 2011.

RECOMMENDATION


7. WAGHORN STREET AND HERBERT STREET TIMBER BRIDGES With reference to a report by the Strategic Asset Manager dated 25 June 2012

concerning the Waghorn Street and Herbert Street timber bridges over the railway line. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Chief Executive Officer continue discussions with Queensland Rail and the

Department of Transport and Main Roads, in consultation with the Chairperson and the divisional Councillor, regarding the replacement of the Waghorn Street and Herbert Street timber road over rail bridges.

B. That a report be submitted to a future meeting of the City Infrastructure Committee. 8. ROAD SAFETY AUDITS FOR 2011–2012 AND 2012–2013 With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 8 June 2012 concerning road safety audits for 2011–2012 and 2012–2013. RECOMMENDATION

That a further report be presented to a future City Infrastructure Committee outlining the outcomes from the road safety audits for Alice Street, Goodna and Pine Mountain Road, Pine Mountain and proposed works to be undertaken in 2012–2013.

9. ROAD MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE CONTRACT AND AESTHETIC MAINTENANCE

CONTRIBUTION With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 28 May 2012 concerning the road maintenance performance contract and aesthetic maintenance contribution with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).


That Council write to local State Members and the Department of Transport and Main Roads advising that Council is not happy with the level of service provided for the vegetation management component of the Road Maintenance Performance Contract.

10. FAILURE AND POTHOLE REPAIR PROGRAM FOR STRATEGIC AND MAJOR ROADS With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 20 June 2012 concerning the current failure and pothole repair program for strategic and major roads.

RECOMMENDATION


11. PROPOSED STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 2012–2013 With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 8 June 2012 concerning the proposed streetlight improvement projects for 2012–2013.

RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed strategic street light upgrades for 2012–2013, as detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 8 June 2012, be endorsed.

12. MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 2012–2013 With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 8 June 2012 concerning the maintained gravel road maintenance program for 2012–2013.

RECOMMENDATION


13. STREET SWEEPING SERVICE LEVELS With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 31 May 2012 concerning street sweeping service levels.



14. RURAL ROAD MOWING SERVICE LEVELS With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 7 June 2012 concerning the rural road mowing service levels. RECOMMENDATION


15. IPSWICH WASTE SERVICES MAY 2012 MONTHLY REPORT TO THE OWNER With reference to a report by the Acting Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated 20 June

2012 concerning the Ipswich Waste Services May 2012 Monthly Report to the owner. RECOMMENDATION


16. IPSWICH WASTE SERVICES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2012-2013 With reference to a report by the Acting Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated

19 June 2012 concerning the Ipswich Waste Services 2012-2013 Annual Performance Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

That the 2012-2013 Ipswich Waste Services Annual Performance Plan and its supporting Service Specification as detailed in Attachments A and B to the report by the Acting Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated 19 June 2012, be endorsed.

17. PROVISION OF A TIP SHOP IN IPSWICH With reference to a report by the Acting Ipswich Waste Services Manager dated

14 June 2012 concerning the potential for the provision of a Tip Shop in Ipswich. RECOMMENDATION


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CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

10 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Attwood (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Morrison, Tully, Casos, Morrow, Bromage, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Ireland and Pahlke


1. REPORT – POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION BOARD NO. 2012(03) OF 3 JULY 2012

With reference to the report of the Policy and Administration Board No. 2012(03) of 3 July 2012.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the Policy and Administration Board No. 2012(03) of 3 July 2012 be

received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. 2. REPORT – EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT BOARD NO. 2012(01) OF 3 JULY 2012

With reference to the report of the Employee Development Board No. 2012(01) of 3 July 2012.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the Employee Development Board No. 2012(01) of 3 July 2012 be

received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted. In accordance with section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has, or could reasonably be taken to have, a perceived conflict of interest in Item 7 within Item 3. The nature of the interest is that he is a former member of the Northern Suburbs Cricket Club. Councillor Antoniolli came to the conclusion that because of the relatively minor nature of the perceived conflict, he can properly participate in the discussion of the matter and vote in the public interest. Councillor Antoniolli and the majority of councillors entitled to vote, voted for the recommendation.

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) 3. REPORT – CITY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET BOARD NO. 2012(04) OF 10 JULY 2012

With reference to the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2012(04) of 10 July 2012.

RECOMMENDATION That the report of the City Management and Budget Board No. 2012(04) of 10 July 2012

be received, the contents noted and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.

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concerning an update on the 2011-2012 Flood Reconstruction Program. RECOMMENDATION


5. RECONSTRUCTION OF BOAT RAMP, RIVERSIDE PARK, KARALEE - DIVISION 5 With reference to a report by the Infrastructure Delivery Manager and Acting

Infrastructure Planning and Partnerships Manager dated 26 June 2012 concerning the rebuild of Riverside Park, with particular regard to the boat ramp facility.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council make application for Flood Recovery Capital Works to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority for the reinstatement of a boat ramp facility and associated parkland works of Riverside Park, Karalee, in accordance with Department of Transport and Main Roads requirements.

6. CHANGE TO COMMENCEMENT TIMES FOR COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2012 AND COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2012

With reference to a verbal report by the Chief Financial Officer and the Mayor

concerning a proposed change to the commencement times of Committee Meetings on Tuesday, 6 November 2012 and the Council Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, 16 October 2012.

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) RECOMMENDATION

A. That the commencement time of the Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for

Wednesday, 16 October 2012 be amended from 7.00 pm to 9.30 am at a venue to be determined.

B. That the commencement time for the Committee Meetings scheduled for Tuesday,

6 November 2012 be amended from 8.30 am to 8.00 am.

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The meeting commenced at 11.07 am. The meeting adjourned at 11.07 am. The meeting reopened at 12.19 am.

The meeting closed at 12.20 pm. _______________________________________________________________________________

**** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 July 2012 for amendment ***

10 JULY 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

N O T E S

ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

9 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Morrow (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Bromage, Ireland, Casos (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor Morrison

1. ENVIRONMENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW With reference to a report by the Coordinator dated 21 June 2012 concerning the

review of the Environment Consultative Committee meeting structure and membership. RECOMMENDATION

A. That the proposed new model for the Environment Consultative Committee as detailed

in the report by the Coordinator dated 21 June 2012, be endorsed. B. That the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation), in consultation with the

Mayor and the Chairperson of the Environment and Conservation Committee, implement the new model and name as detailed in the report by the Coordinator dated 21 June 2012.

C. That Council call Expressions of Interest for new members for the period of 2013 – 2015 membership.

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N O T E S

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

10 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor P Pisasale (Chairperson); Councillors Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

1. WESTERN IPSWICH DISTRICT ENTERPRISE NETWORK MEMBERSHIP 2012-2013 With reference to a report by the Business Development Officer dated 22 June 2012

concerning Council’s membership of the Western Ipswich District Enterprise Network (WIDEN).

RECOMMENDATION

That Ipswich City Council become a member of the Western Ipswich District Enterprise Network (WIDEN) for 2012–2013 as detailed in the report by the Business Development Officer dated 22 June 2012 with Council’s representation to be the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee or nominee.

2. WESTERN IPSWICH DISTRICT ENTERPRISE NETWORK ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2012 With reference to a report by the Business Development Officer dated 26 June 2012

concerning Council’s sponsorship of the Western Ipswich District Enterprise Network (WIDEN) Annual Business Awards 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council support the Western Ipswich District Enterprise Network (WIDEN) Business Awards for 2012 as detailed in the report by the Business Development Officer dated 26 June 2012.

3. MAINSTREET AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP 2012–2013 With reference to a report by the Business Development Officer dated 26 June 2012

concerning Council’s Membership of Mainstreet Australia 2012–2013.

10 JULY 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) RECOMMENDATION

A. That Ipswich City Council maintain membership as a Corporate/Local Government

member of Mainstreet Australia as detailed in the report by the Business Development officer dated 26 June 2012.

B. That the Councillor for Division 7, Andrew Antoniolli, be nominated as Ipswich City Council’s representative of Mainstreet Australia.

4. CEDA 2012 ‘STATE OF THE STATE’ ADDRESS SPONSORSHIP With reference to a report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 June 2012

concerning sponsorship of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) 2012 ‘State of the State’ address by the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Campbell Newman, in Brisbane on Wednesday, 19 September 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council support the CEDA 2012 ‘State of the State’ Address as detailed in the

report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 June 2012.

B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, promote Ipswich development and investment opportunities to key industry leaders attending the 2012 CEDA ‘State of the State’ Address.

5. PILOT COMMUNITY DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM With reference to a report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 June 2012

concerning the pilot Community Driver Education Program for unemployed and disadvantaged youth.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council provide the level of in-kind support to the pilot ‘Community Driver’ program currently being delivered within Ipswich as detailed in the report by the Business Liaison Officer dated 27 June 2012.

6. DIGITAL HUBS FUNDING PROGRAM With reference to a report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated 27 June

2012 concerning the Digital Hubs program of digital economy skills training for residents and community groups and demonstration of NBN enabled applications.

10 JULY 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) RECOMMENDATION

That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, in consultation with the Economic Development Manager and divisional Councillor, promote the positive benefits of the Digital Hubs program to the community, once the Federal Minister’s announcement has been released.

7. MEMBERSHIP OF BROADBAND TODAY ALLIANCE With reference to a report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated 27 June

2012 concerning Ipswich City Council’s membership of the Broadband Today Alliance. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council continue its active participation in the Broadband Today Alliance as

detailed in the report by the Regional Digital Economy Coordinator dated 27 June 2012.

B. That the Chairperson of the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee or nominee be Council’s representative of the Broadband Today Alliance.

8. EVENTS BRANCH ACTIVITY APRIL - JUNE 2012 With reference to a report by the Events Manager dated 29 June 2012 concerning

events and functions coordinated and delivered by Events Branch staff for the period 1 April 2012 to 30 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


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N O T E S

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

9 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor) Morrison, Casos, C Pisasale, Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Nil 1. BRIEFING NOTE – RABBIT RESEARCH AND ADVISORY GROUP MEETING – ROBERT WICKS

RESEARCH CENTRE, INGLEWOOD - 6 JUNE 2012 With reference to a report by the Coordinator (Community Compliance) dated 8 June

2012 concerning an overview of the minutes of the Rabbit Research and Advisory Group Meeting (RRAG) held at Robert Wicks Research Centre, Inglewood, on 6 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council write to the Minister of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry outlining an alternative proposal for the control of rabbits in the Ipswich area.

2. GREENTAPE REDUCTION BILL 2012 With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Policy, Planning and Partnerships)

dated 12 June 2012 concerning the State Government’s Environmental Protection (Greentape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (the 2012 Bill).

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the submission made to the Queensland Government’s Environment, Agriculture,

Resources and Energy Committee on the Environmental Protection (Greentape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, as detailed in Attachment A to the report by the Principal Officer (Policy, Planning and Partnerships) dated 12 June 2012 concerning the State Government’s Environmental Protection (Greentape Reduction) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, be endorsed.

B. That the Environment, Agriculture, Resources and Energy Committee be advised accordingly.

9 JULY 2012 HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) 3. COMPANION DOGS IN OUTDOOR DINING AREAS With reference to a report by the Planning Officer (Environmental Health) dated 29 June

2012 concerning the Companion Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas Submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand in regards to Proposal P1018.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the submission as detailed in Attachment C to the report by the Planning Officer

(Environmental Health) be approved.

B. That a copy of the approved submission be resent to Food Standards Australia New Zealand as an endorsed Council submission.

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The meeting commenced at 12.54 pm.


PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

10 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Tully (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Casos, Bromage, Pahlke, Morrison (Observer), Morrow (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Ireland (Observer)


1. PERMISSIBLE CHANGE APPLICATION 278/06/MA/A - 19 ELEAZAR DRIVE, BLACKSOIL - DIVISION 10

With reference to a report by the Development Planning Manager dated 29 June 2012 concerning Permissible Change Application 278/06/MA/A.

OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION

That the developer be advised that the request, Development Application No. 278/06/MA/A being a request to modify the conditions of Development Permit No. 278/06, as detailed in Council’s decision notice dated 12 December 2007, is refused for the reasons outlined in the report by the Development Planning Manager dated 29 June 2012.

STATEMENT OF REASONS

The requested amendment to the above referenced approval, specifically to provide for either the construction of the footpath or the payment of a contribution towards the provision of a footpath network in the locality is recommended to be approved by Council. The opportunity to construct a footpath to adopted standards is supported despite the departure from the requirements of Implementation Guideline 13: Provision of Electricity, Driveways and Crossovers, Footpaths and Kerb and Channel and the Ipswich Planning Scheme in consideration of: the specific location of the site; the nature of the development for a child care centre; the width of the frontage of the property; a constructed footpath will improve the amenity and aesthetics of the area; and the potential for future development of adjoining sites for the footpath to connect to in the future.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the developer be advised that Development Application No. 278/06/MA/A being a request to modify the conditions of Development Permit No. 278/06, as detailed in Council’s decision notice dated 12 December 2007, is approved as follows:

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) RECOMMENDATION A. That the developer be advised that the request, Development Application No.

278/06/MA/A being a request to modify the conditions of Development Permit No. 278/06, as detailed in Council’s decision notice dated 12 December 2007, is approved as follows and subject to the Conditions in Attachment A.

Proposal Development Decision Approval Type

Community Use (Child Care Centre)

Making a Material Change of Use of Premises Carrying out Operational Work Carrying out Building Work

Approved Approved Approved

Development Permit. Preliminary Approval. Preliminary Approval.

1. Approved Plans

The approved plans for this development approval are outlined in the original decision notice for 278/06.

2. Other Necessary Development Permits and/or Compliance Permits

Further Development Permits, as required by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, shall be obtained in respect of any Operational Works, Building Works and Plumbing Works in relation to this approval before any such works are commenced.

3. Referral Agencies

Not applicable to this decision.

4. When Development Approval Lapses

The relevant period for this approval is as outlined in the original decision notice for 2407/05.

5. Conditions of Assessment Manager (Ipswich City Council)

Refer to Attachment A including: amendments to Condition 21: Roadworks; inclusion of

Condition 27: Operational Works – Municipal works; and deletion of original Condition 29: Footpath Contributions. The balance of conditions have also been renumbered to reflect the amendments.

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) 6. Appeal Rights

Attachment B is an extract from the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which details the applicant’s appeal rights regarding this permissible change decision.

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02)

Attachment A

Assessment Manager (Ipswich City Council) Conditions

Conditions applicable to this approval under Sustainable Planning Act 2009:

1. Basis of Approval

Subject to these conditions, the facts and circumstances set out in the application and all relevant Council Local Laws and/or Planning Scheme Policies shall be adhered to.

2. Site Development

The proposed development of the subject site shall be undertaken generally in accordance with the following plans:

(a) Site Plan Number N0508-DA01 B, drawn by Mach 2 Pty Ltd and dated 4 October

2006, subject to the following amendment to the satisfaction of the Development Manager:

The Developer shall submit an amended Site Plan demonstrating that 38 car parking spaces are provided on site in compliance with the Parking Code and as required by Condition 7 of this Approval.

All parking spaces shall be clearly identified on the Site Plan for the existing and proposed Child Care Centre. These details shall be submitted prior to the submission of a development application for Operational Works.

(b) Floor Plan Number N0508-DA02 B, drawn by Mach 2 Pty Ltd and dated 4 October

2006;

(c) Building 1 Elevation Plan Number N0508-DA03 B, drawn by Mach 2 Pty Ltd and dated 4 October 2006;

(d) Building 2 Elevation Plan Number N0508-DA04 B, drawn by Mach 2 Pty Ltd and

dated 4 October 2006;

3. Particular Use This approval is for the particular use of a Community Use (new Child Care Centre) for a

maximum of 75 children and 10 employees and does not imply approval for other similar or more intensive uses. To this end, the use of any of the proposed structures associated with the Child Care Centre inclusive of car parking and any associated outdoor areas on site, are not permitted for any other purpose, unless, in the opinion of the Development Manager, such use is ancillary and incidental to the predominant use of the site for a Child Care Centre.


4. Limits to Approval Preliminary Approval for the carrying out of Building Works and Operational Works is

approved in respect of those aspects of the application to which the Planning Scheme applies.

5. Hours of Construction

Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Development Manager, hours of

construction shall be: Monday to Saturday 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Work or business shall not be conducted from or on the premises outside the above

hours or on Sundays or public holidays.

6. Hours of Operation Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Development Manager, hours of operation

shall be: Monday to Friday 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Work or business shall not be conducted from the premises outside the above hours or

on Sundays or Public Holidays.

7. Carparking - Use and Maintenance

(a) A minimum of fifteen (15) additional car parking spaces [total thirty-eight (38) car parking spaces on-site] shall be provided on site for the proposed development.

(b) Unless otherwise indicated on the approved plan of development or approved by

the Development Manager, parking areas shall not be:

(i) exclusively used for staff parking at the expense of general public/customer parking; or

(ii) exclusively used for general public/customer parking at the expense of staff

parking.

(c) All parking areas shall be:

(i) kept exclusively for parking;

(ii) used exclusively for parking;

(iii) accessible to both staff and the general public/customer during any approved hours of operation;


(iv) appropriately signposted at the entry/entries to the carpark, to the satisfaction of the Development Manager (eg. "Staff and Customer Parking"), in accordance with AS1742; and

(v) maintained to the satisfaction of the Development Manager.

8. Advertising Signage

No signage is approved as part of this application. Unless the advertising device is

determined to be exempt development, a separate application (under cover of Form E) for Advertising Devices will be required detailing the proposed signage on the subject site.

9. Locality References

(a) Any place name or estate name used by the developer (excluding a reference to a

building, structure or the like and excluding minor, subsidiary signage within a development) shall make reference to the relevant, approved place name under the Place Names Act 1994.

(b) Any reference to the regional location of the site or the development shall not

refer to the place or estate as being located in Brisbane or a Brisbane suburb or in the metropolitan area or in the western suburbs (excluding the western suburbs of Ipswich as determined by Council in writing from time to time).

10. Landscaping Plan

(a) A Landscape Master Plan, which conforms to the approved development plan and Section 27 of Ipswich City Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 2 shall be submitted to Council for approval prior to or in conjunction with the submission of an application for operational works. Such plan shall include, amongst other necessary items, the following features:

(i) extent of landscaped areas;

(ii) location and name of existing trees;

(iii) soil type;

(iv) location of drainage, sewerage and other underground services and

overhead powerlines;

(v) details of landscaping structures;

(vi) contours and spot levels;

(vii) proposed surface treatments;

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) (viii) means of drainage and irrigation;

(ix) fence size and type of material;

(x) schedule of plant species size1, densities 2 and attributes; (xi) exclude the use of environmental weeds. Consideration shall be given to

utilising Council’s Vegetation Communities Rehabilitation Guide, specifically [select 2, 3, or 4].

Note 1: Minimum Planting sizes as follows:

Other trees 300mm

Larger shrubs 200mm

Groundcovers 150mm

Note 2: Planting at approximately the following density rates:

For buffer planting Other wise

Trees at 2m centres at 5m centres

Large shrubs at 1m centres at 2m centres

Groundcovers at 0.5-1m centres at 0.5-1m centres

(b) The Developer shall complete landscaping and fencing works in accordance with

the approved landscape plans to the satisfaction of the Development Manager prior to the commencement of the use of the land unless Council determines otherwise. Such landscaping and fencing shall be maintained in perpetuity to Council’s satisfaction by the existing or future owners and occupiers of the property.

11. Health and Environmental Protection Requirements

Conditions 12 – 17 unless otherwise stated, shall be completed to the satisfaction of the

Regulatory Services Manager.

12. Waste Storage & Collection

(a) An adequate refuse collection service shall be provided to the premises.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by the Regulatory Services Manager, Ipswich City Council, all refuse collection shall occur on site:

(i) The area on which the bin is to be accessed by refuse collection vehicles

shall be screened, level, concreted and constructed in conjunction with the driveway surface with no intervening step, ledge, kerb or other obstruction.

(ii) The waste storage and collection areas shall allow forward motion entry to

the waste containers and forward motion entry and exit to and from the

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) site. The following dimensions are given as a minimum of front-, rear- and side- loading truck dimensions for a guide to design for the adequate emptying of the bin and manoeuvring of the truck:

Front/Load Rear/Load Side/Load Length overall 10.9 m 8.2 m 8.7 m Length when loading 12.6 m 9.5 m 3.0 m Travelling overhead clearance required 4.0 m 3.0 m 3.5 m Loading overhead clearance required 6.5m x 10m* 3.0 m 3.0 m Access width required 3.8 m 3.8 m 4.0 m Turning radius 14 m 8.0 m 11.1 m Gross vehicle mass (GVM) 28 tonne 13.6 t 13.6 t *from the back of the bin

(c) Prior to the commencement of the use, submit to the Regulatory Services

Manager certification from a Civil Engineer (RPEQ) which demonstrates that the necessary access, as required above, has been incorporated into the development.

(d) A bin washdown facility shall be provided. The facility shall be designed such that

all wash down waters are appropriately treated and discharged to sewer subject to a Trade Waste approval. No wash down waters are permitted to flow to a roadway, gutter, stormwater drain or natural waterway.

13. Incineration

No incineration of waste, including cleared vegetation, is permitted. All cleared vegetation must be chipped/mulched and spread on site or removed from site within two (2) days of being felled/cleared.

14. Lighting

(a) The provision of advertising, security and flood lighting shall be so designed,

constructed, located and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard 4282 – 1997 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting) as not to cause nuisance to the occupants of nearby properties or passing traffic.

(b) Certification from a qualified and experienced lighting consultant, demonstrating compliance with the above condition, shall be submitted to the Manager for Health and Environmental Protection, prior to the commencement of the use.


15. Noise

(a) Prior to the commencement of the use, the Developer shall erect a 1.8 metre high acoustic barrier along the entire length of the southern side of ‘Outdoor Play Area 1’ as designated on the approved Site Plan. The acoustic barrier shall be:

continuous and gap free;

constructed of a material with a surface density not less than 12 kg/m2; and

consist of an aesthetically pleasing weather-resistant material such as earth, timber, fibre cement or brick.

(b) Service vehicle movements to and from the site, including delivery and waste

collection vehicles, shall be limited to 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. 16. Stormwater Quality

(a) At the time of submitting the Operational Works application, the applicant shall also submit a Detailed Design Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP) to the satisfaction of both the Senior Development Engineer and the Development Manager. The plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced professional and must demonstrate, through appropriate pollutant export modelling (e.g. AQUALM or MUSIC), that the pollutant levels in the stormwater discharged from the site comply with the pollutant levels identified in Table 1 below. The plan must also provide a detailed drawing showing the location of the stormwater quality treatment train /catchment boundaries and design drawings of the stormwater quality treatment measures eg. GPTs, bioswales etc.

TABLE 1

Oils and grease (3)

no visible films or odour

Suspended solids

15mg/L for combined wet and dry periods (1) 90% ile < 100mg/L for wet weather periods (2)

Litter/gross pollutants (4)

No anthropogenic (man-made) material greater than 5mm in any dimension 1. Derived from the Draft Queensland Water Quality Guidelines (EPA, 1998)

2. Derived from local and interstate information. A wet weather period is defined as “any period where stormwater runoff leaves the site”. 3. Taken from Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters (ANZECC, 1992). 4. An interpretation of what is acceptable to the community in terms of visual impact. Litter definition derived from information provided by the CRC for Catchment.

Levels are upper limits for median values or ranges in which medians should lie,

unless otherwise stated.

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) If a parameter relevant to a particular activity is not given in the above table please

refer to the latest Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters (ANZECC).

(b) Prior to the commencement of the use, the Developer shall submit to the Senior

Development Engineer, certification from a Civil Engineer (RPEQ) which demonstrates that the physical stormwater quality improvement measures, as required above, have been incorporated into the development.

17. Access for People with a Disability

(a) The Developer shall provide adequate access for people in wheelchairs by means of an unimpeded continuous path of travel from any adjacent roadway, other public lands and from any car parking bay allocated for use by people with a disability, to all parts of the development which are normally open to the public.

(b) The Developer shall provide sanitary facilities for people with a disability. Access

to them shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Australian Standard 1428.1 - 1993 (or any suitable standard in substitution thereof).

18. Infrastructure Contributions In accordance with the current Council Policies in relation to infrastructure

contributions, the Developer shall pay, prior to the commencement of use, the following monies to Council:

Contribution Sector Rate Proposal Calculation

Water Supply Borallon Water Zone

$1,309.95/EP Unit Charge = 1.171 Total = $1,533.95/EP

Number of Staff and Children: 85.0 @ 0.150 EP Proposal = 12.750 EP

$1,533.95 x 12.75 = $19,558.00

Road Contributions

Chuwar - Blacksoil

$754.89/EP Unit Charge = 1.104 Total = $833.39/EP

Number of Staff and Children: 85.0 @ 0.580 EP Proposal = 49.3 EP

$833.00 x 49.3 = $41,086.00

Total for Development $60,644.00

The contributions above shall be applicable for a period of twelve months from the date

of the development approval, and thereafter shall be based on the infrastructure contribution rates applicable at the date when payment is made.


19. Engineering Requirements The following engineering requirements, detailed in Conditions 21 – 30, shall be

completed to the satisfaction of the Senior Development Engineer.

Terms

(a) RPEQ – A Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland, suitably qualified and experienced in the particular area of expertise required.

(b) QUDM – The Queensland Urban Drainage Manual, produced by the Queensland

Department of Primary Industries.

(c) DMR – Department of Main Roads.

(d) MUTCD – The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, published by DMR.

(e) Ipswich Water – Commercial Business Unit of Ipswich City Council providing water and sewerage services.

20. Access/Parking

(a) Design and construction of all access and parking shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Ipswich City Council Parking Code and the Australian Standards (2890 series).

(b) Parking and manoeuvring areas shall accommodate the largest anticipated vehicle

to use the site.

(c) Adequate facilities for servicing the development shall be provided on site to ensure loading and/or unloading activities do not occur on-street.

(d) Provision shall be made for all vehicles to enter and exit the site in forward gear.

(e) All parking, access and manoeuvring areas shall be constructed of concrete,

bitumen or pavers and shall be linemarked in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard.

21. Roadworks

(a) The Applicant must pay a monetary contribution of $25,655.00 towards the

future construction of concrete footpath in the local area, prior to the commencement of use. The contribution amount shall be applicable at the date of the development approval, and then indexed in accordance with the Queensland Non-building Construction Cost Index from the date of approval.

OR

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) The Applicant must provide a concrete footpath of minimum width 1.5m on the eastern side of Eleazar Drive for the full frontage of the development site. Concrete footpaths must be constructed in accordance with Council's Standard Drawing SR.19. The footpaths must be constructed so that the longitudinal grade must not exceed 1:8 unless otherwise approved by the Assessment Manager.

(b) The Developer shall undertake all necessary works to comply with the

requirements of the traffic engineering report prepared by Lambert & Rehbein Pty Ltd, dated 10 January 2006, subject to any alterations required by conditions of this approval.

22. Sewerage

(a) On-site sewerage effluent treatment system shall be provided generally in accordance with report titled “Proposed Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Practices” prepared by Bio-Track Pty Ltd, dated 10 July 2006, and plan number N0508-HYD-01, revision B, dated 7 December 2006, prepared by Martin Acutt Designs with the following amendments and clarifications:

(i) The proposed treatment plant shall have approval by DNR or Building Codes

Queensland for secondary quality effluent with minimum hydraulic load of 3000 litres a day;

(ii) The proposed effluent disposal area shall have minimum 30m horizontal

separation distance from the bank of the watercourse;

(iii) The proposed effluent disposal area and minimum 5m downslope shall be filled to a height of no less than 44.00m AHD;

(iv) All depressions shall be filled to eliminate ponding and have a slope less than

6%;

(v) Stormwater flows from areas above the proposed effluent disposal area shall be collected and directed to the proposed stormwater facilities/infrastructure.

(b) All sewerage effluent shall be disposed of in a manner such that the effluent does

not enter any adjoining premises, pond or cause a health nuisance. The system shall be constructed in accordance with the DLGPSR "Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code (QPW)", Australian Standards AS/NZS 1547:2000 "On-Site Domestic Wastewater Management", and to the satisfaction of Council’s Senior Plumbing Inspector.


23. Water

(a) The Developer shall provide a private internal reticulated water supply system which connects into Council's existing reticulation system. All works on live water mains shall be undertaken by Ipswich Water at the Developer's expense, unless arranged otherwise with Ipswich Water.

(b) The Developer shall lodge a private works request on the prescribed Council form,

for Council to provide a suitable metered water connection as required. The appropriate fees shall be paid prior to the issuing of the final building certificate.

(c) Council's water supply system has been designed to achieve the minimum levels

of service as outlined in Ipswich Water's Water Supply Planning Guidelines. It is the responsibility of the Developer to provide any fire fighting requirements over and above Council's minimum levels of service, at their expense, internally and without adverse impact to Council's water supply system.

24. Stormwater

(a) The site shall be developed generally in accordance with report titled “Stormwater Assessment” prepared by Civil Tech Pty Ltd, dated 13 September 2006, with the following amendments and clarifications:-

(i) Minimum 300mm freeboard shall be provided from the existing detention

basin to the proposed floor level of Building No. 2;

(ii) Rehabilitation/revegetation and appropriate erosion protection works shall be undertaken to the existing detention basin. The extent and detail of the works shall be included in the application for Operational Works.

(iii) Satisfactory accommodation of all relevant conditions of this approval.

(b) The Developer shall provide all necessary stormwater drainage and such drainage

works shall be designed and constructed in accordance with QUDM such that the overall drainage system caters for a storm event with an ARI of 100 years. The design for roofwater system shall be to a minimum Level III in QUDM.

(c) Overland flow paths shall be suitably designed to cater for the water from a storm

event with an ARI of 100 years. In the case where the piped system is carrying part of the flow, the overland flow paths shall be designed to cater for that volume which is represented by the difference between the predicted volume from the storm event with an ARI of 100 years and the capacity of the pipe system, noting the requirements of QUDM.

(d) No ponding, concentration or redirection of stormwater shall occur onto adjoining

land unless specifically approved by Council in consultation with the owner of the adjoining land.

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) (e) Due consideration shall be given in the design and construction of the

development in relation to the effect of the developed catchment flows on the downstream discharge receival areas. The peak flows and velocities at any point downstream in the drainage system shall not be increased by the development for any combination of frequency and duration from the storm event with an ARI of 2 years up to and including the storm event with an ARI of 100 years.

(f) All stormwater runoff from the development shall be discharged in a manner and

to a point to be approved by the Senior Development Engineer. The stormwater outlet shall be constructed in accordance with Queensland Transport’s Standard Drawing Nos. 1304, 1305 and 1306. The stormwater disposal shall be controlled to the satisfaction of the Senior Development Engineer with respect to stability and erosion & sedimentation control.

(g) Stormwater quality treatment devices and pollutant treatment train, such as gross

pollutant traps (GPT) and bio retention area, shall be installed in the stormwater system to ensure compliance with the relevant stormwater quality objectives. Council require detailed cross sections and final locations for such systems in accordance with the Water Sensitive Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland specifically Chapters 10 Plant Selection for WSUD, Chapter 2 Swales (Incorporating Buffer Strips), Chapter 5 Bioretention Basins, and Chapter 3 Bioretention Swales published by Healthy Waterways.

(h) A procedure shall be submitted with the engineering drawings for approval for

maintaining the proposed on-site stormwater detention/retention systems and associated facilities. The submission shall set out the frequency of attention, with inspections to be made after each significant rainfall event. The Developer shall arrange that these procedures will become the shared responsibility of the future property owners. This arrangement shall be submitted for approval as part of the Operation Works application.

25. Public Utilities

Adequate provision shall be made to cater for the public utility services that would normally serve the development.

26. Erosion & Silt Management

(a) The Developer shall be responsible for the installation and maintenance of silt management facilities from the commencement of construction to the commencement of use. All silt management facilities shall be in accordance with the document "Soil Erosion and Sediment Control" published by the Institution of Engineers Australia, or equivalent.

(b) If the Senior Development Engineer determines that silt damage has occurred on

the site, or the downstream drainage system has become silted, the Developer shall be responsible for restoration. Such restoration shall be completed in the time determined by the Senior Development Engineer. Should the Developer fail to complete the works determined by the Senior Development Engineer within

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) the specified time, Council shall complete the work and recover all costs from the Developer associated with that work.

27. Operational Works – Municipal Works

(ie Works being handed over to Council)

External Municipal Works relates to those works external to the subject site being footpath works.

(a) Municipal works must be completed in accordance with a detailed design

certified by an RPEQ and approved by Council Engineers with appropriate fees payable, a works pre-start meeting on-site and various detailed construction and audit inspections by Council Officers. In accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 3, a maintenance period applies for the works and a maintenance security deposit is required.

(b) The requirements of Council's Planning Scheme Policy 3 - General Works and

Council’s Standard Drawings must apply to the municipal works. Where inconsistencies between any documents occur, Planning Scheme Policy 3 has precedence and must prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

(c) All engineering drawings must be submitted in accordance with Planning

Scheme Policy 2 – Information Local Government May Request and include as a minimum the following:

(i) Engineering drawings must be marked as confirmation that they have been

checked and approved by an RPEQ;

(ii) The drawings must be submitted as four (4) hardcopy, A3 size sets. Reports and supporting information must be submitted as two (2) hardcopy sets.

The submission must also include a compact disk containing electronic data as

follows:

One (1) full set of all engineering drawings contained in one file;

Separate individual files containing layout plans for sewerage, water supply and drainage;

Any reports submitted in support of the application. Each report must be included as a separate file; and

An index of all files on the compact disk including descriptions of contents of each file.

All files must be submitted in PDF format.

(d) The Applicant must submit a Certificate of Design signed by an RPEQ, certifying that the design is in accordance with all conditions of the development approval, relevant engineering standards, Council's requirements and standards, and sound engineering practice.


(e) All works must be supervised by an RPEQ competent in civil works and must be undertaken by a nominated principal contractor experienced in the construction of municipal works. Council reserves the right to request evidence of the principal contractor's competency. Should the contractor not be able to demonstrate the necessary competency to the satisfaction of the Assessment Manager or if the contractor has constructed substandard works for Council in the past, Council reserves the right to reject the nominated contractor.

(f) Unless otherwise approved by the Assessment Manager, Prior to the Pre-Start

meeting, the Applicant must submit to Council a Development Performance Bond of not less than 10% of the value of external municipal works (minimum $5,000.00), as security for the performance of the various construction and certification obligations (including provision of "As Constructed" information).

(g) Municipal works must be accepted "On Maintenance" prior to commencement

of use. On completion of the works an “On Maintenance” acceptance inspection may be arranged by submission of a certificate signed by an RPEQ certifying that the works have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in compliance with Council's construction standards. It is expected that the RPEQ will undertake the necessary inspections to make this certification.

(h) Upon formal acceptance of the works "On Maintenance", the Development

Performance Bond will be reduced to an amount not less than 5% of the value of the works or $5,000.00 whichever is greater, and must be retained by Council during the maintenance period as a Maintenance Security Bond for the performance of the maintenance obligations. Alternatively the Applicant may submit a separate Maintenance Security Bond of equivalent value. This Bond will be retained by Council in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 3, until the works are accepted "Off Maintenance" by Council.

(i) "As Constructed" information and final construction issue engineering design

drawings, compiled in accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 2 for Municipal Works, with a Contributed Assets Financial Apportionment Form, must be submitted to Council and approved prior to the formal acceptance of the works "On Maintenance". This data must be submitted electronically on a compact disk labelled appropriately to indicate the contents.

(j) Council reserves the right to require further amendments and/or additions at a

later date, should design errors or omissions become apparent in regard to the works relevant to the Operational Works approval.

28. Operational Works – Internal Works

(i.e. Works not being handed over to Council)

(a) Plans relating to all civil engineering works shall be prepared and submitted for review by Council under the cover of Form 1 – Part A (Common details for all applications) and Form 1 – Part E (Planning Scheme Works). The plans shall show

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) full construction details, layout dimensions, and finished surface levels and shall be submitted together with the appropriate fees for Council approval, prior to the commencement of construction on site.

(b) Engineering drawings shall be marked as confirmation that they have been

checked and approved by a RPEQ.

(c) The drawings shall be submitted as three A3 size sets and one full size set.

(d) A "Certificate of Design" shall be submitted by a RPEQ, certifying that the design is in accordance with all relevant engineering standards, Council’s requirements and standards, relevant development conditions of approval, and sound engineering practice.

(e) A certificate shall be submitted to Council by a RPEQ certifying that the completed

works have been constructed in accordance with Council’s requirements and standards and in compliance with the approved plans and specification. It is expected that the RPEQ will undertake the necessary inspections to make this certification.

(f) Council reserves the right to require further amendments and/or additions at a

later date, should design errors or omissions become apparent.

29. General

(a) All disturbed verge areas shall be graded, grassed and left in a mowable condition. The grass cover shall be obtained as early as possible during the development and an acceptable grass cover shall be achieved before the commencement of use.

(b) With reference to any works, on land under other private ownership, written

permission for the works shall be obtained and forwarded to Council. Similarly, written clearances shall be obtained after the works are completed, unless otherwise accepted by the Senior Development Engineer.

(c) All works required for this development shall take due regard of any and all

existing services and, if considered necessary by the relevant authority or the Senior Development Engineer, such works shall be altered at the cost of the Developer.

(d) A certificate from a RPEQ shall be issued to Council certifying that any retaining

wall greater than 800 mm in height is structurally sound and capable of withstanding any likely surcharge loads. Minimum design surcharge loading for any retaining wall shall be 5 kPa unless agreed otherwise with the Senior Development Engineer. The maximum height of retaining walls shall be 1250 mm unless otherwise agreed with the Senior Development Engineer.

(e) Retaining walls shall be designed so that there are no imposed loads placed upon

Council’s underground services. This may include extending the footing to a level 300 mm below the invert of the pipe.


(f) For batters resulting from cutting and filling of the site and producing slopes greater than 1:6, Council requires a RPEQ to certify that they are stable and properly drained.

(g) Any allotment filling for a greater depth than 500 mm to provide for building

platforms shall be conducted in accordance with Australian Standard 3798. Test results as required by Australian Standard 3798, and a certificate of quality and uniformity of fill shall be provided by a RPEQ. The level of responsibility shall be Level 1.

(h) Approval of the Senior Development Engineer is required for any fill intended to

be placed over Council's underground services.

(i) All imported and exported materials shall be transported only on routes approved by the Senior Development Engineer.

29. Footpath Contribution

The Developer shall pay a monetary contribution of $20,355 towards the future construction of concrete footpath in the local area, prior to the commencement of use. The contribution amount shall be applicable for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the development approval, and then indexed in accordance with the Queensland Non-building Construction Cost Index from the date of approval.

30. Compliance with Conditions

(a) Unless otherwise stated, all conditions shall be completed prior to commencement of use.

(b) All conditions shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Development Manager.

31. Minor Alterations

Notwithstanding the requirements detailed in this approval, any other minor alterations

and/or modifications acceptable to the Development Manager will suffice.


32. When Approval Takes Effect This approval has effect in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.5.19 of the

Integrated Planning Act 1997 as follows:

(a) If the applicant does not appeal the decision to the court - when the submitter’s appeal period ends; or

(b) If an appeal is made to the court - subject to the decision of the court, when the

appeal is finally decided. 33. When Approval Lapses

(a) This approval lapses at the end of the relevant period, unless the change of use happens before the end of the relevant period. The relevant period for this approval is 4 years starting the day the approval takes effect; and

(b) An extended relevant period may be agreed upon, pursuant to Section 3.5.22 of

the Integrated Planning Act 1997, provided a written notice to Council is made before the end of the relevant period. Such written notice is to be on Council’s approved form, accompanied by the owner’s consent and the prescribed fee in Council’s Register of General Charges.


Advice The following advices are offered for your information only

and should not be viewed as mandatory conditions of this approval.

Assessment Manager (Ipswich City Council)

1. Food Hygiene Licence and Registration

Where a premises used for the sale or preparation, packing, storing, handling, serving or, supplying of food or drink takes up tenancy at the site, Food Hygiene Licence and Registration must be obtained under the provisions of the Food Hygiene Regulation 1989. For further advice on this matter, please contact Council’s Health and Environmental Protection Department on (07) 3810 6822.

2. Flooding

The subject site was fully inundated in the 1974 flood. Council, and its servants and agents, accept no liability or responsibility for any loss or damage to person or property of whatever nature or however caused as the direct or indirect consequence of the granting of the approval herein contained. Such approval has been granted at the request of the Developer and in reliance of information submitted by the Developer in support thereof.

3. Portable Long Service Leave

From 1 January 2001, the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy must be paid prior to the issue of a development permit where one is required for the ‘Building and Construction Industry’. This applies to Building Works, Operational Works and Plumbing and Drainage Works applications, as defined under the Integrated Planning Act 1997, where the works are $80 000 or more and matching the definition of ‘Building and Construction Industry’ under the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991. Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details that the Levy has been paid. Should you require clarification in regard to the amendments to the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991, you should contact QLeave on 1800 803 481 (free call) or (07) 3212 6855.

4. Fire Ants

In accordance with the Plant Protection Act 1989 and the Plant Protection Regulation

1990, a quarantine notice has been issued for the State of Queensland to prevent the spread of the Red Imported Fire Ant (ant species Solenopsis invicta) and to eradicate it from the State. It is the legal obligation of the land owner or any consultant or contractor employed by the land owner to report the presence or suspicion of Fire Ants to the Queensland

13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) Department of Primary Industries on 132523 within 24 hours of becoming aware of the presence or suspicion, and to advise in writing within seven days to: Director General Department of Primary Industries GPO Box 46, Brisbane QLD 4001 It should be noted that the movement of Fire Ants is prohibited, unless under the conditions of a Department of Primary Industries Inspectors Approval. More information can be obtained from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries website www.dpi.qld.gov.au. The development approved herein, by its very nature, includes activities considered to be "high risk" in respect of controlling the spread of Fire Ants. The following lists show high risk activities and some precautions should be considered for implementation.

(a) High risk activities can include:

(i) Earthworks of a minor or major scale;

(ii) Revegetation or rehabilitation;

(iii) Import of fill onto a site;

(iv) Export of fill or other materials such as soils, gravel, mulch and plants; and

(v) Export off or import on to a site of construction and demolition waste and materials or green waste.

(b) Precautions for implementation

(i) Checking for ants regularly;

(ii) Checking all soil, fill and waste materials (construction and green waste) for ants;

(iii) Asking questions about the quality and source of soil, fill and waste materials (construction and green waste);

(iv) Keeping records of all movements of soil, fill and waste materials (construction and green waste);

(v) Cleaning of all earthmoving or other soiled vehicles prior to exit from the site; and

(vi) Informing staff and contractors about these precautions.

**** 2. HERITAGE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE AND HERITAGE MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS COMMITTEE – CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS


With reference to a report by the Acting Strategic Planning Manager dated 29 June 2012 concerning a call for membership nominations for the Heritage Consultative Committee and the Heritage Monuments and Memorials Committee.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the decision of Council made at the Post Election Meeting on 11 May 2012 in relation to the Heritage Consultative Committee as detailed below, be repealed: ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEES AND BOARDS 3. That Council establish the Heritage Consultative Committee reporting to the Planning

and Development Committee with responsibility for those matters specified: Heritage Consultative Committee

Maintain heritage and cultural significance in the City of Ipswich

Heritage Monuments and Memorials Committee MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES AND BOARDS 5. That Council appoint the following Councillors as members of the Heritage Consultative Committee and authorise the Mayor to appoint officers and/or other persons to the Committee: Councillor Casos Councillor Antoniolli Councillor Tully Councillor Bromage CHAIRPERSONS AND DEPUTY CHAIRPERSONS OF COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

Committee/Board Chairperson Deputy Chairperson

Heritage Consultative Committee

Councillor Casos Councillor Antoniolli

APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES

ORGANISATION ETC. REPRESENTATIVE

Heritage Monuments and Memorials Committee (Sub-Committee of the Heritage Consultative Committee

Councillor Antoniolli (Chairperson) Councillor Casos (Deputy Chairperson) Councillor Morrow Councillor Pahlke

B. That Council establish a new Heritage Consultative Committee, reporting to the

Planning and Development Committee, with responsibility for the following matters:

Maintain heritage and cultural significance in the City of Ipswich


Heritage Monuments and Memorials related matters

C. That Council appoint the following Councillors as members of the Heritage Consultative Committee and authorise the Mayor to appoint officers and/or other persons to the Committee as needed: Councillor Casos (Chairperson) Councillor Antoniolli (Deputy Chairperson) Councillor Tully Councillor Bromage Councillor Morrow Councillor Pahlke

D. That the Heritage Consultative Committee comprise the following external members: o Melanie Rush - National Trust of Queensland, Ipswich and West Moreton Group; o Graeme Adsett - National Trust of Queensland, Ipswich and West Moreton Group; o Joy Boughen - Rosewood Scrub Historical Society; o Graham Carter; o Jacqui Pearce; o John Jackson; o Joyce Phillips; o Bill Oliver; o Jim Madden - St. Edmunds Old Boys Association; o Ray Watherston - Ipswich Railway RSL Sub Branch; o Kevin Keys - National Servicemen’s Association Ipswich and West Moreton Branch; o Peter Felton; o Mike Atkin.

3. COURT ACTION STATUS REPORT With reference to a report by the Development Planning Manager dated 28 June 2012

concerning the status of outstanding court action. RECOMMENDATION


13 JUNE 2012 CITY MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE NO. 2012(02) 4. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 682/03 – COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITIONS OF

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES – DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL VILLAGE PRECINCT FOR A MAJOR SHOPPING CENTRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RIVERLINK PRELIMINARY APPROVAL PLAN - DIVISION 6

With reference to a report by the City Planner dated 3 July 2012 concerning the

outstanding conditions of approval associated with the Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises for the development of the Commercial Village Precinct for a Major Shopping Centre (Riverlink Shopping Centre) in accordance with the Riverlink Preliminary Approval Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council undertake compliance action to ensure completion of conditions, including calling up the relevant bank guarantees, if necessary.

_______________________________________________________________________________ 5. PROPOSED RESUMPTION OF LAND FOR LOCAL SPORTSGROUND/COURTS AND CITYWIDE

WATERSIDE PARK - 55, 57 & 59 CANNING STREET NORTH IPSWICH AND PART OF 1 LAMINGTON PARADE NORTH IPSWICH - DIVISION NO. 5

With reference to a joint report by the City Planner and City Solicitor dated 5 July 2012

concerning the proposed resumption of land located in Canning Street and Lamington Parade North Ipswich which will provide additional land to Council’s open space network as a Local sportsground/courts and a Citywide waterside park.

RECOMMENDATION A. That Council resume the whole of the following land for the purpose of Parks and

Recreation Grounds, namely extending Cribb Park to accommodate a Local sportsground/courts and a Citywide waterside park purpose, as detailed in the joint report by the City Planner and City Solicitor dated 5 July 2012:

(i) 55 Canning Street North Ipswich described as Lot 20 on Plan I16103; (ii) 57 Canning Street North Ipswich described as Lot 19 on Pan I16103; and (iii) 59 Canning Street North Ipswich described as Lot 18 on Plan I16103.

B. That Council resume part of land located at 1 Lamington Parade North Ipswich and

described as Lot 277 on Plan SL805960 for the purpose of Parks and Recreation Grounds, namely extending Cribb Park to accommodate a Local sportsground/courts and a Citywide waterside park, as shown on Drawing 1235333.100 (refer to Attachment E) as detailed in the joint report by the City Planner and City Solicitor dated 5 July 2012.

C. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to negotiate compensation and any other

matter arising out of the resumption of the land as detailed in Recommendations A & B above in the joint report by the City Planner and City Solicitor dated 5 July 2012.



The meeting commenced at 8.30 am. The committee resolved to close the meeting to the public at 8.36 am pursuant to

section 72(1)(h) of the Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 to discuss Development Application 682/03 and the proposed resumption of land at Canning Street and Lamington Parade, North Ipswich.

The meeting reopened to the public at 9.05 am.


**** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting Minutes of 17 July 2012 for amendment ***

10 JULY 2012 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

N O T E S

PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

9 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Casos (Acting Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Bromage, C Pisasale, Morrow (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), Ireland (Observer) and Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGIES: Councillor Morrison

1. PROPOSED SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL QUEENSLAND SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR 2012

With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 12 June 2012 concerning a proposed sponsorship of the Annual Queensland Sportswoman of the Year Awards for 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council decline the sponsorship request for the 'Junior Sportswoman of the Year' award and confirm that Council will commit to a table at the event.

2. MAJOR THOROUGHFARES AND URBAN FOOTPATH MOWING SERVICE LEVELS With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 1 June 2012 concerning the service levels for the mowing of major thoroughfares and urban footpaths throughout the City.

RECOMMENDATION


3. LOCAL AND DISTRICT PARKS PROGRAM With reference to a report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation)

dated 22 June 2012 concerning the roll-out of the potential Local and District Parks Program.

9 JULY 2012 PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) RECOMMENDATION

A. That the guiding principles to inform the development of the Local and District Parks

program detailed in the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 22 June 2012, be used as the basis for a further report to develop the 2013-2014 – 2015-2016 Local and District Parks Program.

B. That the proposed 2012-2013 Local and District Park projects as detailed in Attachment

A of the report by the Chief Operating Officer (Works, Parks and Recreation) dated 22 June 2012, be endorsed, subject to final confirmation with divisional Councillors.

4. PARK MAINTENANCE SERVICE LEVELS With reference to a report by the Principal Officer (Parks and Sport) dated 20 April 2012

concerning the intervention levels for turf areas across the whole of the City. RECOMMENDATION


5. SPORT EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM 2011-2012 REVIEW AND PROPOSED 2012-2013

PROGRAM With reference to a report by the Acting Sport and Recreation Officer dated 3 May 2012

concerning a review of the current Sport Event Sponsorship Program. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the roll-out of the 2012–2013 Sport Event Sponsorship funding

program as detailed in the report and the program guidelines shown in Attachment B to the report by the Sport and Recreation Officer dated 3 May 2012.

B. That the Sport Event Sponsorship Program be modelled on the Community

Development grants process. C. That the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Parks, Sports and Recreation Committee

promote the outcomes of the Sport Event Sponsorship for 2012–2013. 6. FENCING OF SPORTING FACILITIES WHICH ACCOMMODATE RUGBY LEAGUE With reference to a report by the Acting Sport and Recreation Officer (Planning) dated

21 June 2012 concerning the fencing of Council owned sporting facilities which accommodate the sporting use of rugby league.

9 JULY 2012 PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

RECOMMENDATION

That Council decline the request for fencing of Council owned sporting facilities which accommodate the sporting use of rugby league.

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9 JULY 2012 PARKS, SPORT AND RECREATION COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

N O T E S

TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

10 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Pahlke (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrison, Casos, Morrow (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Antoniolli (Observer), C Pisasale (Observer) and Ireland (Observer)


1. GE MONEY BRANCH COMMUNITY DAY – IPSWICH LIBRARY, 6 JUNE 2012 With reference to a report by the Community Outreach Program Coordinator dated

20 June 2012 concerning volunteering at the Ipswich Library by staff from GE Money’s Ipswich and Springfield branches as part of GE Money’s Branch annual Community Day initiative on 6 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson

of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, congratulate and thank the volunteer staff from GE Money who participated in the GE Money Branch Community Day on 6 June 2012.

B. That the Library Services Manager, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson

of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, be authorised to promote the positive aspects of community volunteering.

2. IPSWICH VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE UPDATE (JAN-MAR 2012) With reference to a report by the Visitor Centre Coordinator dated 21 June 2012

concerning an update of the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre (IVIC) program of activities for the January to March 2012 quarter.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Visitor Centre Coordinator, in consultation with the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Tourism and Libraries Committee, promote the positive benefits of the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.

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10 JULY 2012 TOURISM AND LIBRARIES COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)




YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03)

9 JULY 2012

REPORT

COUNCILLORS' ATTENDANCE: Councillor Ireland (Chairperson); Councillors P Pisasale (Mayor), Attwood (Deputy Mayor), Morrow, Antoniolli, C Pisasale, Morrison (Observer), Casos (Observer), Bromage (Observer), Pahlke (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

1. PROPOSED SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2012 With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer dated 21 June 2012

concerning Council’s coordination and contribution to activities during the September-October school holiday period for young people aged 12-17 years.

RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse the implementation of the September-October 2012 School

Holiday Program as detailed in the report by the Youth Development Officer dated 21 June 2012.

B. That the Community Development Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, the

Chairperson of the Youth and Seniors Committee and divisional Councillors, promote the September-October 2012 School Holiday program to the community.

2. PROGRAM OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 JUNE 2012 With reference to a report by the Youth Development Officer, the Seniors and Disability

Community Development Officer and the Cultural Development Officer dated 22 June 2012 concerning the outcomes of programs and activities for the quarter ended 30 June 2012.

RECOMMENDATION


3. HOME ASSIST PROGRAM – CHANGES TO FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS With reference to a report by the Home Assist Coordinator dated 21 June 2012

concerning details of changes to the funding and delivery of services provided by the Home Assist Program effective 1 July 2012.

9 JULY 2012 YOUTH AND SENIORS COMMITTEE NO. 2012(03) RECOMMENDATION


4. PROPOSED DISABILITY ACTION WEEK INITIATIVE With reference to a report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development

Officer dated 19 June 2012 concerning a proposed Disability Action Week initiative. RECOMMENDATION

A. That Council endorse delivery of the proposed event during Disability Action Week as

detailed in the report by the Seniors and Disabilities Community Development Officer dated 19 June 2012.

B. That funding in the amount of $1,500 be allocated to Queenslanders Disability Network

to coordinate this activity. _______________________________________________________________________________


The meeting commenced at 12.03 pm.


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MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 17 July 2012 - City of Ipswich