Agenda, decisions and minutes

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http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=149&MId=3480&Ver=4

Please note that if any changes are made to this minute at the point of approval, these will be outlined in the subsequent minute and this document will not be retrospectively altered.

The Committee had before it the minute of its previous meeting of 12 May 2015.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the minute as a correct record.

The Committee had before it the minute of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub Committee meeting of 29 May 2015.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the minute as a correct record.

The Committee had before it the minute of the Sports Ground Advisory Working Group meeting of 3 December 2014 and 27 February 2015.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the minutes.

The Committee had before it a statement of Committee Business from the interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)     in relation to item 2 (Scheme of Delegation – Licences for Street Traders (Hot Foods) New Sites, to note that a report would be submitted to full Council regarding this matter; and

(ii)    to note the updates as contained in the statement.

MATTER OF URGENCY

The Convener intimated that he had directed in terms of Section 50(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and in accordance with Standing Orders, that the following item be considered as a matter of urgency to enable timeous consideration of the request.

The Committee had before it eight requests for film classification for screening at Belmont Cinema as follows:-

(1)       Bike vs Cars - Suggested rating (PG)

(2)       LIAF Programme 1 - Suggested rating (U)

(3)       LIAF Programme 2 - Suggested rating (PG)

(4)       Austeria - Suggested rating (12A)

(5)       Salto - Jump - Suggested rating (12A)

(6)       Provincial Actors - Suggested rating (15)

(7)       Wesele – The Wedding - Suggested rating (12A)

(8)       To Kill This Love - Suggested rating (15)

(9)       Walkower - Walkover - Suggested rating (U)

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the film classification certificates as listed above.

MATTER OF URGENCY

The Convener intimated that he had directed in terms of Section 50(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the following emergency notice of motion be considered as a matter of urgency in order that the Committee could consider the matter in advance of Offshore Europe.

The Committee had before it a request from Mr Graeme McColl, Aberdeen Taxi Centre, for the following concessions for taxi licensing during Offshore Europe week 2015:

1.  All Airport Taxis able to pick up from the taxi rank which was being created at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre; and

2.  All Airport Licenced Taxis be permitted to pick up from city centre taxi ranks.

The Committee resolved:-

to relax the condition zoning the city for the purposes of taxi operation at city centre taxi ranks for the duration of Offshore Europe week 2015, to permit airport zone taxis to pick up at city ranks, as well as the taxi rank at AECC being created especially for the purpose of Offshore Europe.

The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix A to this minute.

The Committee resolved:-

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix A and that all licences were subject to the Council’s standard conditions unless otherwise stated.

EXEMPT INFORMATION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1988 (PRINCIPLE 1), THE PRESS AND PUBLIC WERE EXCLUDED FROM THE MEETING DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM.

The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix B to this minute.

The Committee resolved:-

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix B and that all licences are subject to the Council’s standard conditions unless otherwise stated.

- COUNCILLOR SCOTT CARLE, Convener

APPENDIX A

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

Prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor Delaney declared an interest in the following article by virtue of his role as Vice Convener of Housing and Property Services at Grampian Housing Association, and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the item.

1.         RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number - 5/01

Premises – 17 Morrison Drive, Aberdeen

The Committee had before it a report by Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager and one letter of representation from Ms Gilliatt.

The Committee heard from the respondent’s daughter Ms Bennian on behalf of her mother. Ms Bennian spoke to the letter of representation during which she advised that she had further emails which she wished the Committee to consider prior to making a decision on the application.

The Convener asked the applicant’s view regarding the request to accept further documents into the proceedings. The applicant advised that he was happy for the documents to be considered as long as he was also given a copy.

The Committee resolved:-

that the additional documents from the respondent be introduced into the proceedings.

The applicant, Mr Mutch, was in attendance.

The Committee then heard from the applicant Mr Mutch in support of the application.

Councillor Nathan Morrison, seconded by Councillor Cormie moved:-

that the application be granted for the full three year period.

Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Milne moved as an amendment:-

that the application be granted for a one year period.

Councillor Yuill moved as a further amendment, seconded by Councillor Townson:-

that the application be refused on the ground that the applicant was not a fit and proper person and as the property was unsuitable for occupation as an HMO due to the possibility of undue public nuisance.

There being a motion and two amendments, the Committee first divided between the amendment by Councillor Boulton and the amendment by Councillor Yuill.

On a division, there voted:- for the amendment by Councillor Boulton (6) – the Convener and Councillors Boulton, Crockett, MacGregor, Malik and Milne; for the amendment by Councillor Yuill (2) – Councillor Townson and Yuill; and declined to vote (2) – Councillors Cormie and Nathan Morrison.

The Committee then divided between the motion and the amendment by Councillor Boulton.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (4) – Councillors Cormie, MacGregor, Malik and Nathan Morrison; for the amendment by Councillor Boulton (6) – the Convener; and Councillors Boulton, Crockett, Milne, Townson and Yuill.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the amendment by Councillor Boulton.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST

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