ENTERPRISE MARIBYRNONG SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Tuesday 10 October, 2017 4.30pm

Functions Room Level 1

Maribyrnong Council Offices Corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray

AGENDA

Item Title Page

1. Commencement of Special Committee Meeting and Welcome

2. Apologies

3. Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest

4. Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting 2

5. Officer Reports5.1 Verbal Presentation: Co-working spaces. Robert Stopanjnik

Director Development Victoria 9

5.2 Footscray Hospital Future Location 10

6. Urgent Business

7. Confidential Business7.1 Business Improvement District Program 15

8. Special Committee Meeting Closure

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Agenda Item 4

CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS ENTERPRISE MARIBYRNONG SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING - 10 OCTOBER 2017

Director: Celia Haddock Director Corporate Services

Author: Lisa King Manager Governance and Commercial Services

PURPOSE

To present for confirmation, the minutes and confidential minutes (as previously circulated) of the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee held on 8 August 2017.

ISSUES SUMMARY

Section 93 of the Local Government Act 1989 requires Council to keep minutes of each meeting of the Council and Special Committees, and for minutes to be submitted to the next appropriate meeting for confirmation.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee Minutes - 8 August 2017 ⇩

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

That the Special Committee confirms the minutes of the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee held on 8 August 2017.

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Agenda Item 4

BACKGROUND

The minutes of meetings remain unconfirmed until the next appropriate meeting of Council.

DISCUSSION/KEY ISSUES

1. Key Issues

The Local Government Act 1989 requires Council to confirm its minutes at the next appropriate meeting.

2. Council Policy/Legislation

Council Plan 2017-2021/Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

This report contributes to Council’s strategic objectives contained in the Council Plan 2017-2021, and the wellbeing priorities contained in the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan by considering:

Strategic Objective: - Strong leadership - lead our changing city using strategic foresight,

innovation, transparent decision making and well-planned, effective collaboration.

Conflicts of Interest

No officer responsible for, or contributing to, this report has declared a direct or indirect interest in relation to this report.

Human Rights Consideration

This report complies with the rights listed in the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

3. Engagement

Not applicable.

4. Resources

Not applicable.

5. Environment

Not applicable.

CONCLUSION

The unconfirmed minutes and confidential minutes (as previously circulated) of the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee held on 8 August 2017 are presented for confirmation.

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Maribyrnong City Council

ENTERPRISE MARIBYRNONG SPECIAL COMMITTEE MINUTES

Tuesday 8 August, 2017 4.30pm

Functions Room Level 1

Maribyrnong Council Offices Corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray

MEMBERSHIP

Kate Roffey (Chair) Councillor Catherine Cumming Councillor Cuc Lam Councillor Mia McGregor Rob Brown, Business Community Member (Education and University Town Representative) Gary Cooper, Business Community Member (Retail Regional Representative) Wing La, Business Community Member (Local Retail Representative) Sharon Orbell, Business Community Member (Creative Industries Representative) Aaron Parsons, Business Community Member (Transport and Logistics Representative) Julius Rath, Business Community Member (Manufacturing Representative) Chris Xanthis, Business Community Member (Local Retail Representative)

To be confirmed at the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee Meeting to be held on 10 October, 2017.

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1. COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING AND WELCOME

The meeting commenced at 4.45pm. The Chair, Kate Roffey made the following acknowledgement statement:

“We acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past and present”.

PRESENT

Kate Roffey (Chair) Councillor Catherine Cumming Councillor Cuc Lam Councillor Mia McGregor Rob Brown, Business Community Member (Education and University Town Representative) Gary Cooper, Business Community Member (Retail Regional Representative) Wing La, Business Community Member (Local Retail Representative) Sharon Orbell, Business Community Member (Creative Industries Representative) Aaron Parsons, Business Community Member (Transport and Logistics Representative) IN ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Wall Director Planning Services, Nigel Higgins Director Corporate Services, Celia Haddock Manager City Business, Katy McMahon

1. APOLOGIES

An apology for this meeting was received by Chris Xanthis and Julius Rath.

2. DISCLOSURES OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Wing La declared a conflict of interest in relation to agenda item 7.1, Business Improvement District Program, describing the direct interest as he is the President of an organisation that has applied for a grant. Chris Xanthis was an apology to the meeting due to a conflict of interest in relation to agenda item 7.1, Business Improvement District Program, describing the direct interest as he is the President of an organisation that has applied for a grant.

3. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Nil.

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4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The purpose of this report was to present for confirmation, the minutes of 9 May 2017. Committee Resolution

That the Special Committee confirms the minutes of 9 May 2017. Moved: Cr Catherine Cumming Seconded: Cr Cuc Lam

CARRIED Gary Cooper and Sharon Orbell entered the meeting at 5pm. 5. OFFICER REPORTS

6.1. Night Time Economy Action Plan The purpose of this report was to present the Night Time Economy Action Plan for consideration by the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee. Committee Resolution

That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee note their support for the Night Time Economy Action Plan and forward it to Council for endorsement.

Moved: Cr Mia McGregor Seconded: Rob Brown

CARRIED

6.2. New Businesses Update: West Footscray, Yarraville and Seddon

The purpose of this report was for Katy McMahon, Manager City Business to give a verbal presentation on new businesses in West Footscray, Yarraville and Seddon. Committee Resolution

That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee note the update.

Moved: Cr Cuc Lam Seconded: Aaron Parsons

CARRIED

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6.3. 2017 Quarter Two New Business Statistics

The purpose of this report was to provide an update on 2017 quarter two new business formations. Committee Resolution That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee note the update.

Moved: Cr Catherine Cumming Seconded: Cr Mia McGregor

CARRIED

6.4. 2016/17 Business Improvement District Program

The purpose of this report was to provide an update on the 2016/17 Business Improvement District program. Committee Resolution That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee note the update. Moved: Cr Catherine Cumming Seconded: Cr Cuc Lam

CARRIED

6. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS Committee Resolution That Council, in accordance with section 89(2) (h) of the Local Government Act 1989, close the meeting to members of the public to consider Confidential agenda item 7.1, Business Improvement District Program, as it contains information in relation to any matter which Council considers prejudicial to Council or any person. Moved: Cr Cuc Lam Seconded: Cr Catherine Cumming

CARRIED CLOSURE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Chair, Chair Kate Roffey, declared the meeting closed to members of the public at 5.35pm for consideration of confidential agenda item 7.1.

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REOPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING

The meeting was reopened to the public at 6.15pm. The Chair, Chair Kate Roffey, advised that in accordance with the resolution of confidential agenda item 7.1, Business Improvement District Program, the following resolution is considered to be released to the public:

Business Improvement District Program

That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee endorse the issuing of Business Improvement District grants of a total of $112,328 to the following organisations: i) African Australian Small Business Association $16,996 ii) Footscray Asian Business Association $50,000 iii) Footscray Traders Association $6,832 iv) Yarraville Traders Association $36,000 v) West Footscray Traders Association $2,500

7. SPECIAL MEETING CLOSURE

The Chair, Chair Kate Roffey, declared the meeting closed at 6.16pm.

_______________________________________ To be confirmed at the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee Meeting

to be held on 10 October, 2017.

Chair, Chair Kate Roffey

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Agenda Item 5.1

VERBAL PRESENTATION: CO-WORKING SPACES. ROBERT STOPANJNIK DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT VICTORIA

Director: Nigel Higgins Director Planning Services

Author: Katy McMahon Manager City Business

PURPOSE

To receive a presentation on coworking spaces by Robert Stopajnik, Director of Development Victoria.

ISSUES SUMMARY

Co-working space in Melbourne has grown by 750% over the last three years. This has been facilitated through the growth of the knowledge economy and creative business sector.

Within the City of Maribyrnong co-working spaces such as the Dream Factory, The Idea Collective and Kindred Studios communal work spaces are an important part of our community and an area of significant local economic activity.

Robert Stopanjnik, Development Director, Integrated Housing and Land at Development Victoria (previously Places Victoria) delivers major mixed used developments in Melbourne’s growth corridor. Development sites include Altona North, Cairnlea and Springvale South. His role also contributes to important industry discussions on what makes communities, including initiatives such as co-working spaces, more resilient and sustainable in an age of continued technological advancement.

Co-working spaces are an important growth area to be considered including:

Growing local employment opportunities

How co-working spaces are able to work together

Expanding co-working spaces

Links with higher education

What is the a role of local government

ATTACHMENTS

Not applicable

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee note the presentation and thank Robert Stopanjnik for his presentation.

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Agenda Item 5.2

FOOTSCRAY HOSPITAL FUTURE LOCATION

Director: Nigel Higgins Director Planning Services

Author: Katy McMahon Manager City Business

PURPOSE

To update the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee on the development of the business case and the planning for the renewal of the Footscray Hospital, including options for the relocation to a suitable site nearby by if required.

ISSUES SUMMARY

The Victorian Budget 2017/18 provides $50 million to develop a business case and commence design work for the construction of the new Footscray hospital.

There are a number of direct benefits of the Footscray Hospital being located in central Footscray.

ATTACHMENTS

Not applicable

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee supports the proposal to relocate the Footscray Hospital from the current location into central Footscray.

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Agenda Item 5.2

BACKGROUND

The Victorian State Government budget for 2017/ 2018 announced an allocation of $50 million to develop a business case and commence design work to plan the renewal of the Footscray Hospital. This includes identifying options for the purchase of a suitable site nearby by if required.

DISCUSSION/KEY ISSUES

1. Key Issues

Economic Benefits

Based on the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) modelling for the

health sector the relocation of the 1400 health sector jobs would create a

multiplier effect of approximately 650 additional jobs.

In addition to the multiplier jobs significant opportunities would arise through the

allied health providers and private hospitals that would co-locate into the precinct

in the longer term.

Relocation of the hospital to central Footscray will facilitate growth in the existing

Paisley Street medical precinct in central Footscray.

Other Benefits

Accessibility:

A location in Footscray central provides easy access to the Footscray Railway

Station.

The station is a key transport interchange with metro train lines: Sunbury,

Werribee and Williamstown all stopping at Footscray and the trip from

Melbourne’s CBD taking only 10 mins.

The station also serves regional rail lines: Geelong (43 mins) Kyneton, Bendigo

and Ballarat (all one hour) and the towns along these routes.

Footscray station connects with tram and bus services including tram route 82

connecting to Moonee Ponds Eleven bus routes (216, 219, 223, 402, 406, 408,

410, 411, 412, 414, and 472) also connect to the Footscray interchange.

Contamination: The existing Footscray Hospital site and adjoining Council land is located directly on the site of a former landfill and subject to ongoing EPA monitoring and remediation issues.

Contamination issues have the potential to impact project timelines and need to

be factored into project delivery timeframes.

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Agenda Item 5.2

Night Time Economy and Residential Amenity:

Hospitals operate on a 24hr basis impacting on surrounding areas both day and

night. Relocating Footscray Hospital within central Footscray, a mixed use

activity centre, enables growth of Footscray’s night time economy. Relocation

would also provide improved safety outcomes for the centre through increased

activation on a 24hr basis.

The existing site, in a largely residential area with higher amenity expectations,

limits the development potential of the site.

Planning certainty:

Relocation within the Footscray Activity Centre will place the new hospital in an

area designated as a Central Activity Centre. This designation brings an

expectation of a significant level of change.

Development and change within the Footscray Activity Centre is strongly

supported by Council and guided through the Footscray Structure Plan.

Future redevelopment on existing site:

Relocation of the hospital to central Footscray would enable future long term use

of the existing site for numerous community benefits.

2. Council Policy/Legislation

Council Plan 2017-2021/Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

This report contributes to Council’s strategic objectives contained in the Council Plan 2017-2021, and the wellbeing priorities contained in the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan by considering:

Strategic Objective: - Strong leadership - lead our changing city using strategic foresight,

innovation, transparent decision making and well-planned, effective collaboration.

Wellbeing Priority: - Strong leadership - Advocacy and engagement on key health and wellbeing

issues.

Conflicts of Interest

No officer responsible for, or contributing to, this report has declared a direct or indirect interest in relation to this report.

Human Rights Consideration

This report complies with the rights listed in the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

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Agenda Item 5.2

3. Engagement

Not applicable.

4. Resources

Not applicable.

5. Environment

Not applicable.

CONCLUSION

The relocation of the Footscray Hospital into central Footscray will have significant positive impacts beyond the direct health impacts.

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Agenda Item 7

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

Closure of meeting to public

Recommendation

That the Enterprise Maribyrnong Special Committee resolve to close the meeting to the public pursuant to Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 to discuss the following matter(s):

Confidential Agenda Item 7.1, Business Improvement District Program

Confidential Agenda Item 7.1 is considered confidential under section89(2)(h) of the Local Government Act 1989 as it contains information relating to a ‘matter which Council considers prejudicial to Counicl or any person’.