CCC Meeting 2025-07-07

Clarence City Council Chambers, Bligh Street, 6pm

1. Acknowledgement of Country
2. Apologies
   • Cr Hunter (Leave of Absence)
3. Declarations of Interests
4. Omnibus Items

   1. Confirmation of Minutes
   2. Mayor's Communication
   3. Council Workshops
   4. Tabling of Petitions
   5. Reports from Outside Bodies
      • Reports from Single and Joint Authorities
      • Reports from Council and Special Committees and Other Representative Bodies (Cultural Creative Advisory Committee, 15 May 2025)
   6. Weekly Briefing Reports
5. Public Question Time
   1. On Notice
      • Pat McMahon
        1. Kangaroo Bay Playground

           One of the boats in the playground at Kangaroo Bay is missing. I reported it missing on the 14 January 2025 and received feedback that council was aware and waiting for parts.
           I reported it missing again on 21 June 2025 and received the same response with no indication on a possible timeframe for the play equipment to be returned to service.
           What date was the replacement part ordered?
           What is the lead time on the part?
   2. Previously Taken On Notice (nil)
   3. Without Notice
6. Deputations are not listed in the Agenda, largely because they arise as a result of items on it
7. Planning Authority Matters
   1. 207 Tranmere Road, Tranmere – Two lot subdivision: Recommended for Approval
   2. 20 Loinah Crescent, Montagu Bay – Signage (LED billboard): Recommended for Refusal under the Signs Code

      
   3. 21 Matipo Street, Risdon Vale – Local Provision Schedule Amendment Request (change of zone from Rural to General Residential): Recommended to Prepare Amendment
8. Reports of Officers
   1. Asset Management
      1. Glebe Hill Bushland Reserve Management Plan 2025-2035 – For Adoption
      2. Clarence Cycling Strategy 2025-2035
   2. Governance
      1. Amendments to Council's Consolidated Meeting Procedures Policy
         • As a result of the re-making of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations just before the Government collapsed.
      2. Purchase of 30 Gordon's Hill Road, Rosny Park
         That Council notes its recent purchase of the property at 30 Gordons Hill Road, Rosny Park for $23.5 million plus stamp duty and transfer fee, which has been estimated at $1,052,930.
9. Motions on Notice
   1. Cr Goyne: Removal of Signs Tangara Trail

      That Council authorise the removal of all ‘No Dogs’ signage on the Racecourse Flats section of the Tangara Trail in Lauderdale, with replacement ‘Dogs on Lead, On Track’ signs installed, pending outcome of the upcoming Dog Management Policy review.

      • The Tangara Trail generally is a "dogs under effective control" area, but dogs are prohibited from Racecourse Flats. There is a clear fence between the Trail and the Flats proper.
   2. Cr Chong: Lift the Tone Campaign

      That Council:
      1. Provides its support for the LGAT ‘Lift the Tone’ campaign.
      2. Pledges its support for the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s Lift the Tone campaign by committing to:
         1. Promoting civility in public debate
         2. Refraining from abusive language and behaviour online or in person
         3. Encouraging others to engage respectfully.
      3. Resolves to continue to challenge the normalisation of abuse against elected members and officers and uphold exemplary standards of public and political debate in all it does.
10. Councillors' Question Time
    1. Answers to Previous Questions Without Notice

       • Access from Eumatalla Street to Lauderdale Beach is expected to be restored by the end of the month.
    2. Questions Without Notice
11. Closed Meeting (Applications for leave, contractual matter)