Council Minutes - Section C: Notice of Motion - 15 March 2016
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Notice of Motion tabled at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 15 March 2016 which was held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre in City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong.
There has been much discussion about parking in Central Geelong over a number of years with most stakeholders having varying views on the subject.
An initial trial of parking changes, including free weekend parking, occurred in Central Geelong between January and March 2014. On the 8th April 2014 Council resolved to adopt free parking on Saturdays.
The Central Geelong Action Plan seeks to achieve three principles: more people living, working, learning and playing in Central Geelong; great infrastructure; and smart investment.
The action plan identifies a number of inter related projects and actions aimed at connecting people and places and achieving the other action theme objectives including: creating more flexible parking arrangements which include new parking meter technology, and long term off street parking provision to deliver a revitalised and thriving central Geelong.
It is proposed that a further review of parking arrangements in Central Geelong be undertaken identifying the opportunities and potential risks (including a full cost benefit analysis) associated with the expansion of the free parking program.
Cr Lyons moved, Cr Ansett seconded -
That Council Officers provide a report to Council outlining the potential to expand the free parking program in Central Geelong, including a full cost benefit analysis, and all related issues by June 2016.
Carried.
There has been a significant amount of regeneration and development activity in the City of Greater Geelong region over recent years and the Council can be proud of what has been achieved in this regard.
Whilst the ambitions of Council for further growth and development continue to be high, it is important to ensure there is sufficient capacity to fulfil those ambitions.
The introduction of financial constraints, such as rate capping, changes the way regeneration is managed and funded. The Council is not unique in needing to develop an increased understanding of the scale of the financial challenges ahead, and adapt to this new environment.
As the Council transitions into this new environment, it will be important to be founded on a solid basis in terms of knowledge of services, projects and assets.
Property disposals, like purchases and acquisitions, are an integral part of the asset management life cycle for properties the Council owns and manages to provide services, accommodation and operation requirements.
From time to time, Council has been approached by private investors interested in purchasing assets identified as either being no longer required for Council business, or as a commercially viable opportunity outright, or as part of a public, private or partnership arrangement.
In developing this further, it is proposed that a review of Council property assets be undertaken, identifying properties which are no longer required, including properties that are unused or have low utilisation, have been identified in strategic service provision strategies, or are vacant and surplus to requirements.
With this in place, services, projects and assets of Council might be configured in the future, which can be put forward to Councillors for consideration.
Cr Lyons moved, Cr Harwood seconded -
That Council Officers provide a report to Council by May 2016, identifying properties which are no longer required, including properties that are unused or have low utilisation, have been identified in strategic service provision strategies, or are vacant and surplus to requirements.
Cr Irvine left the meeting room at 10:43pm.
Cr Irvine re-entered the meeting room at 10:45pm
Carried.
Councillors may be aware that a small skate park and BMX track was recently removed from Rosewall Connections Park. Whilst the location of the facilities was problematic the actual facilities themselves were well used by the local youth.
The provision of activities for youth in our northern suburbs beyond the traditional structure sport and recreation activities offered in sporting clubs is limited and skate / BMX facilities offer a great opportunity for youth to engage back with their community whilst being physically active.
I am placing this Notice of Motion to Council to request that the facilities are replaced within this community
Cr Fisher moved, Cr Ansett seconded -
That Council:
prioritise the replacement of the Rosewall Skate and BMX track on the Flinders Peak/Hendy Street site.
support the development of a municipal strategic skate plan to ensure that all communities have reasonable access to skate and BMX facilities and that those facilities are well planned and placed.
within the context of the skate plan, note that Stead Park is the preferred location of a northern regional facility.
Carried.
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