Strategy and Assets Committee

 

 

Meeting Date:    Tuesday, 24 January, 2017

Location:            Council Chambers, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time:                   5:00pm

 

 

Membership (Quorum - 5)

Clr Andrew Guile - Chairperson

All Councillors

General Manager or nominee

 

 

 

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Agenda

 

1.    Apologies / Leave of Absence

2.    Confirmation of Minutes

·      Strategy and Assets Committee - 13 December 2016................................................ 1

3.    Declarations of Interest

4.    Mayoral Minute

5.    Deputations and Presentations

6.    Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

Nil

7.    Reports

SA17.1........ Appointment of new Risk and Audit Committee Member........................... 18

SA17.2........ Successful Grant Funding - Community Building Partnership Grants 2016 19

SA17.3........ Grant Funding - Staying Active Program..................................................... 21

SA17.4........ Tender negotiation - Ison Park Football Complex - Amenities Building ...... 23

SA17.5........ Council Policy - Private Functions on Public Reserves............................... 28

SA17.6........ Review of Council Policy - Street Safety Cameras CCTV......................... 30

SA17.7........ Request to Waive Interest Charges.............................................................. 37

SA17.8........ Conferences 2017 - LGNSW Tourism - Ozwater '17 - Floodplain Management Australia........................................................................................................ 38

SA17.9........ Authority for Cheque and Electronic Banking Signatories........................... 56

SA17.10...... Public Toilet Block - North Nowra................................................................ 58

SA17.11...... Bawley Point to Kioloa Shared Path............................................................. 60

SA17.12...... Proposed Multi-Storey Car Park Options - Nowra CBD.............................. 70

SA17.13...... NSW Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools Program 2016-17............ 77

SA17.14...... Community Engagement - Proposed Boat Launching Ramp at Havilland St Lake Conjola and Aney Street Conjola - Pontoon at Fishermans Paradise ........ 80

SA17.15...... Pedestrian Access - Sanctuary Point Public School to Skate Park, Francis Ryan Reserve via Centaur Ave............................................................................. 89

SA17.16...... Proposed Leases -  Room 2, Building 3 - 78 St Vincent St, Ulladulla and 35 Holloway Road, Nowra - Australian Unity Home Care Services................................. 92

SA17.17...... Council Policy Review - Ranger Services - Companion Animals, Poultry and Sick Animals ........................................................................................................ 98

SA17.18...... Saltmarsh re-establishment around waterways ........................................ 113

SA17.19...... Review of Shoalhaven Water Group Policies............................................ 117

SA17.20...... Payment of Dividend from Shoalhaven Water 2015-16............................ 134

SA17.21...... Acquisition of Crown Land at Burrill Lake - Pump Station site................... 153

SA17.22...... Create and replace Right of Way on Council land at Shoalhaven Heads. 156

SA17.23...... Shoalhaven Water Reclamation Annual Report 2015 / 16........................ 159     

8.    Confidential Reports     

Reports

CSA17.1...... Tenders – Ison Park Football Complex Amenities Building

Local Government Act - Section 10A(2)(d)(i) - Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably expected to reveal commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract, diminish the competitive commercial value of any information to any person and/or prejudice any person’s legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests.

 

CSA17.2...... Request to waive interest charges

Local Government Act - Section 10A(2)(b) - Discussion in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer.

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to reveal an individual’s personal information or contravene an information protection principle under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 or a Health Privacy Principle under the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.

               


 

 Strategy and Assets Committee – Tuesday 24 January 2017

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Strategy and Assets Committee

 

Delegation:

Pursuant to s377 (1) of the Local Government Act 1993 the Committee is delegated the functions conferred on Council by the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act) or any other Act or delegated to Council, as are specified in the Schedule, subject to the following limitations:

i.        The Committee cannot exercise any function delegated to the Council which by the terms of that delegation cannot be sub-delegated;

ii.       The Committee cannot exercise any function which s377(1) of the LG Act provides cannot be delegated by Council;

iii.      The Committee cannot exercise a function which is expressly required by the LG Act or any other Act to be exercised by resolution of the Council; and

iv.      The Committee cannot exercise any function which is a function of the General Manager under s335 of the LG Act.

 

Schedule:

1.       Make recommendations to Council and consider, formulate, review and adopt policies in relation to Council’s corporate & community planning under Part 2 of Chapter 13 of the LG Act, asset management and in connection with the other functions listed in this Schedule and in particular to make recommendations to Council in respect of the content of Council’s community strategic plan, delivery program, resourcing strategy and operational plan within the meaning of Part 2 of Chapter 13 of the LG Act;

2.       Make recommendations to Council and consider, formulate, review and adopt Council policies, plans and strategies other than those in respect of town planning and environmental matters, and any other matter referred to the Committee by the General Manager.

3.       Make recommendations in respect of the introduction of new fees or charges or the alteration of existing fees and charges for inclusion in the Council’s next operational plan within the meaning of s405 of the LG Act;

4.       Monitor, review and consider matters relating to the operations and strategic direction of Council’s Holiday Haven Tourist Parks Group;

5.       All functions in respect of the management of, and facilities provided on Crown Land in respect of which Council is the ‘reserve trust manager’ within the meaning of s92 of the Crown Lands Act 1989, and the making of recommendations to Council regarding such matters where the function cannot be delegated by Council;

6.       Provision of corporate direction to the Shoalhaven Water Group in respect of powers delegated to it by Council regarding the construction, alteration or  maintenance  of water and sewerage works, effluent works and pump out removal;

7.       Authorise the expenditure of funds raised under s64 of the LG Act within the limits outlined in, and in accordance with Council’s adopted Development Servicing Plan and other relevant adopted Council policies;

8.       Make recommendations to Council in respect of fees and charges for water and wastewater services provided by Council;

9.       Develop, implement, review and adopt strategic policies for water, sewerage and effluent operations of Council;

10.     Undertake preliminary investigations (feasibility, cost benefit, risk analysis, etc.) into development opportunities for Council’s strategic land holdings and make recommendations to Council.

11.     Review and make recommendations to Council in relation to:

a)      The sale prices of land in connection with residential and industrial Council subdivisions;

b)      The sale of Council property or the purchase or resumption of land;

c)      The compensation to be offered in respect of land resumed by Council; and

d)      Properties leased or rented by Council, other than those delegated to the General Manager for approval and execution in accordance with MIN14.912 and MIN15.237 of the Council.

 

 


 

 

 

 

Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee

 

 

Meeting Date:    Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Location:            Council Chambers, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time:                   4.00pm

 

 

The following members were present:

 

Clr Andrew Guile - Chairperson

Clr Amanda Findley

Clr Patricia White

Clr John Wells – left 5.58pm

Clr John Levett

Clr Nina Cheyne

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson – left 6.05pm

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Mr Russ Pigg - General Manager

 

 

 

Apologies / Leave of Absence

 

An apology was received from Clr Gash.

 

 

Confirmation of the Minutes

Recommendation

 

That the Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee held on Tuesday 15 November 2016 be confirmed.

 

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN16.952

That the Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee held on Tuesday 15 November 2016 be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Declarations of Interest

 

Declaration of Interest – Clr Pakes – item SA 1658 - Notice of Motion - Beach Access - Culburra - Ocean Street – less than significant non pecuniary– he is the president of the Culburra Lifesaving Club and Members use this driveway as an emergency exit.

 

Declaration of Interest – Clr Findley – Item SA16.63 – less than significant non pecuniary - Electric Vehicle Charging Points – she owns an electric car – there may be a perception of gain – there is no gain or loss from this motion

 

Mayoral Minutes

 

MMS16.1   Mayoral Minute - Water Quality in Harry Sawkins and Marriott Parks

HPERM Ref: D16/373991

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That staff prepare a report to Council outlining the options and costs for improving the water quality in the ponds of Harry Sawkins Park and Marriott park, including an option to reinstall fountains, or other innovative ways to circulate water.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN16.953

 

That staff prepare a report to Council outlining the options and costs for improving the water quality and rubbish in the ponds of Harry Sawkins Park and Marriott park, including an option to reinstall fountains, or other innovative ways to circulate water.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Deputations and Presentations

 

Item SA16.56 – Notice of Motion – Greenwell Point Mens Shed

Mr Bob Williamson, President of the Greenwell Point Mens Shed addressed the Committee in relation to SA16.56 – Notice of Motion – Greenwell Point Mens Shed.

 

Item SA16.74 – Sea Level Rise Projections and Policy Framework

Ms Dawn Thompson addressed the Committee in relation to SA16.74 – Sea Level Rise Projections and Policy Framework.

Mr Duncan Marshall addressed the Committee in relation to SA16.74 – Sea Level Rise Projections and Policy Framework.

 

Item SA16.57 Notice of Motion- Council Policy – Nowra Showground - Camping

Mr Rex Pollard addressed the Committee in relation to SA16.57 Notice of Motion- Council Policy – Nowra Showground – Camping.

 

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Findley)                                                                                    MIN16.954

That the matter of item SA16.74 – Sea Level Rise Projections and Policy Framework be brought forward for consideration.

CARRIED

 

 

 

SA16.74     Sea level rise projections and policy framework

HPERM Ref: D16/324334

Recommendation

Submitted for consideration.

(However, staff would recommend Option 2 which is consistent with staff previous recommended position. Option 1 reflects the policy position established in the last term of Council.)

 

Motion (Clr Gartner / Clr Cheyne)

 

1.      Rescind the sea level rise policy adopted by Council on 10 February 2015 and

a.      Adopt sea level rise (SLR) projections based on the carbon emission scenario RCP8.5 high probability scenario (line), as recommended in the South Coast Regional Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning Framework (October 2014) and in line with State and Federal Governments’ coastal adaption advice.

b.      Review its coastal hazard studies and flood risk studies, in view of the adopted SLR projections.

c.      Develop an adaptive SLR policy framework based on the South Coast Regional Sea Level Rise Policy and Planning Framework (October 2014), and advice provided by State and Federal Governments and that Council receive a separate report on this matter in future.

d.      That the necessary community consultation be undertaken.

lost

For:            Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Gartner, Russ Pigg and Clr Findley

Against:    Clr Guile, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Watson / Clr Pakes)                                                                                    

Readopt the sea level rise policy without changes.

For:            Clr Guile, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot

Against:       Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Gartner, Russ Pigg and Clr Findley

 

 

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes)                                                                              MIN16.955

That the matter of items SA16.56 – Notice of Motion – Greenwell Point Mens Shed and SA16.57 Notice of Motion- Council Policy – Nowra Showground - Camping be brought forward for consideration.

CARRIED

 

 

Note: Clr Wells left the meeting at 5:58pm.

 

SA16.56     Notice of Motion - Greenwell Point Mens Shed

HPERM Ref: D16/373621

Recommendation

That Council reduce the Greenwell Point Mens Shed rent for land from $464.00 PA to $1 PA for the remainder of their five year licence.

 

Motion (Clr Pakes / Clr Watson)

That Council reduce the Greenwell Point Mens Shed rent for land from $464.00 PA to $1 PA for the remainder of their five year licence.

Amendment (Clr Findley / Clr Cheyne)

That Council reduce the Greenwell Point Mens Shed rent for land from $464.00 PA to $1 PA for the remainder of their five year licence and that the $463 be provided from unallocated donations budget.

For:            Clr Guile, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Gartner, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot, Russ Pigg and Clr Findley

Against:    Clr Pakes and Clr Watson

carried

Note: The Amendment becomes the motion

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Findley / Clr Cheyne)

That Council reduce the Greenwell Point Mens Shed rent for land from $464.00 PA to $1 PA for the remainder of their five year licence and that the $463 be provided from the Unallocated Donations Budget.

For:            Clr Guile, Clr White, Clr Levett, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Gartner, Clr Kitchener, Clr Proudfoot, Russ Pigg and Clr Findley

Against:       Clr Pakes and Clr Watson

CARRIED.

 

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Pakes)                                                                                  MIN16.956

That the matter of item SA16.72  - Reclassification of Land – 59 Owen St Huskisson be brought forward for consideration.

CARRIED

 

 

 

SA16.72     Reclassification of Land - 59 Owen St Huskisson

HPERM Ref: D16/374913

Recommendation

1.    That Council approve the reclassification of land described as Lot 2 DP 571682, known as 59 Owen St Huskisson from Operational Land to Community Land

2.    That Council consider allocation of funds in the 2017/18 budget for the preparation of a Plan of Management over 59 Owen Street Huskisson.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Watson / Clr Proudfoot)

That Council:

1.      Approve the reclassification of land described as Lot 2 DP 571682, known as 59 Owen St Huskisson from Operational Land to Community Land

2.    Consider allocation of funds in the 2017/18 budget for the preparation of a Plan of Management over 59 Owen Street Huskisson.

CARRIED

 

Note: Clr Watson left the meeting at 6.05pm

 

SA16.57     Notice of Motion - Council Policy - Nowra Showground - Camping

HPERM Ref: D16/382477

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the General Manager (Director of Corporate and Community Services) provide an update as to the progress of the implementation of the recent change to policy with regard to tent camping at the Nowra Showground.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr Proudfoot)                                                                               MIN16.957

The update from the General Manager be received for information.

CARRIED

 

Note: Clr Pakes thanked the rangers unit for their work and expressed his support and appreciation for their efforts.

 

Note: Clr Cheyne left the meeting at 6.22pm.

 

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

 

SA16.55     Notice of Motion - Improving Signage and Pedestrian Crossing - Illaroo Road, North Nowra

HPERM Ref: D16/372264

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council staff investigate the possibility of improving signage and pedestrian crossing lighting and surrounding structures to ensure appropriate safety measures for aged care residents at Clelland Lodge and for school children utilising this road during peak traffic. Request to include:

1.    Signage to indicate that an aged care facility was in place (include that vision and hearing  impaired people around)

2.    Proper pedestrian crossing with adequate lighting, east of the driveway

3.    Keep the current road island in place to promote traffic to slow down before reaching the crossing.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes)                                                                                  MIN16.958

That Council staff investigate the possibility of improving signage and pedestrian crossing lighting and surrounding structures to ensure appropriate safety measures for aged care residents at Clelland Lodge and for school children utilising this road during peak traffic. Request to include:

1.    Signage to indicate that an aged care facility was in place (include that vision and hearing  impaired people around)

2.    Proper pedestrian crossing with adequate lighting, east of the driveway

3.    Keep the current road island in place to promote traffic to slow down before reaching the crossing.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

SA16.56     Notice of Motion - Greenwell Point Mens Shed

HPERM Ref: D16/373621

 

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

 

 

SA16.57     Notice of Motion - Council Policy - Nowra Showground - Camping

HPERM Ref: D16/382477

 

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN16.957

 

 

Note: Clr Cheyne returned to the meeting at 6.23pm.

Note: Clr Kitchener left the meeting at 6.23pm.

Note: Clr Alldrick left the meeting at 6.23pm.

 

SA16.58     Notice of Motion - Beach Access - Culburra - Ocean Street

HPERM Ref: D16/382558

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1.    Council Staff to investigate and provide costs back to council to repair the car park and access track to Ocean Street Beach so it can be utilised by disabled users, family access and emergency responders and general beach users.

2.    The community and the CCB be included in any design ideas to create a user friendly area.

 

Declaration of Interest – Clr Pakes – item SA 1658 - Notice of Motion - Beach Access - Culburra - Ocean Street – less than significant non pecuniary– he is the president of the Culburra Lifesaving Club and Members use this driveway as an emergency exit.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot)                                                                              MIN16.959

That:

1.      Council Staff to investigate and provide costs back to council to repair the car park and access track to Ocean Street Beach so it can be utilised by disabled users, family access and emergency responders and general beach users.

2.    The community and the CCB be included in any design ideas to create a user friendly area.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Report of the Shoalhaven Natural Resources & Floodplain Management Committee - 29 November 2016

 

Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.

 

SN16.2       Community engagement on Coastal Management - Our Coast Our Lifestyle

HPERM Ref: D16/351599

RESOLVED* (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                  MIN16.960

That:

1.    Council place the full report on Council’s website and inform the community via media release and emails to stakeholders who participated in this project

2.    The outcomes of ‘Our Coast Our Lifestyle’ inform the development of a future Coastal Management Program for the Shoalhaven.

 

CARRIED

 

 

SN16.3       Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review

HPERM Ref: D16/361774

Recommendation

That:

1.    The Committee receive the presentation on the draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review;

2.    Subject to Councils affirmation of the current policy position on sea level rise which will be reported to the upcoming meeting of Strategy and Assets Committee Meeting on 13 December 2016, Council place the draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review on public exhibition.

 

 

Note: Clr Alldrick returned to the meeting at 6.26pm.

Note: Clr Kitchener returned to the meeting at 6.27pm

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN16.961

That:

1.    The Committee receive the presentation on the draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review;

2.    Subject to Councils affirmation of the current policy position on sea level rise which will be reported to the upcoming meeting of Strategy and Assets Committee Meeting on 13 December 2016, Council place the draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review on public exhibition.

CARRIED

 

 

SN16.4       2016/17 Flood Program Update

HPERM Ref: D16/345608

RESOLVED* (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                  MIN16.962

That Council write to the Office of Environment and Heritage to seek direction on how adopted Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans are to be revised in light of changes to modelling inputs or catchment characteristics.

 

CARRIED

 

 

SN16.5       Shoalhaven River Levee Repair Works update

HPERM Ref: D16/346291

RESOLVED* (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                  MIN16.963

That Council:

1.    Write to the Minister for the National Disaster Relief Assistance Program funding thanking him for providing the funding to Council to repair the 2015 flood levee damages.

2.    Note that based on the successful 2015 National Disaster Relief Assistance Program funding application, works will be prioritised to utilise the NDRA funding and Council contribution to undertake levee repairs.

 

CARRIED

 

 

SN16.6       June 2016 Storm Remediation Response

HPERM Ref: D16/347267

RESOLVED* (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                  MIN16.964

That Council:

1.    Proceed with detailed design, Review of Environmental Factors, Aboriginal Heritage assessment for long-term coastal erosion management works at Currarong including a trial geotextile sand groyne and sand nourishment. That further community consultation be undertaken as part of this process.

2.    Recognise the opportunity provided by the August 2015 and June 2016 East Coast Lows to investigate adaptive strategies to the management of Council’s Coastal Assets such as retreat, relocate and/or rationalisation of the number of assets where possible.

 

CARRIED

 

 

SN16.7       Natural Resources and Floodplain Management Committee - Terms of Reference - review

HPERM Ref: D16/351800

RESOLVED* (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                  MIN16.965

That the revised Terms of Reference (Attached) be submitted to Council for Adoption.

 

CARRIED

 

 

SN16.11     Member Resignation - Thomas Booler

HPERM Ref: D16/371293

Recommendation

That:

1.    The resignation of Thomas Booler be accepted and that he be thanked for his contribution to the Shoalhaven Natural Resources and Floodplain Management Committee.

2.    Council advertise the vacant community representative position.

 

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN16.966

That:

1.    The resignation of Thomas Booler be accepted and that he be thanked for his contribution to the Shoalhaven Natural Resources and Floodplain Management Committee.

2.    Council advertise the vacant community representative position.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Reports

 

SA16.60     Mollymook All Access Playground - Mollymook Beach Reserve

HPERM Ref: D16/374203

Recommendation

That Council

1.    Proceed to tender for the completion of all stages of the All Ages All Inclusive Play Space at Mollymook Beach Reserve in accordance with the endorsed Council Master Plan; and

2.    Provide additional funding up to $850,000 from Council’s Strategic Reserve Funds to Job Number 82583.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Findley / Clr Kitchener)

That Council

1.    Proceed to tender for the completion of all stages of the All Ages All Inclusive Play Space at Mollymook Beach Reserve in accordance with the endorsed Council Master Plan; and

2.    Provide additional funding up to $850,000 from Council’s Strategic Reserve Funds to Job Number 82583.

CARRIED

 

SA16.61     Recreational Fishing Trust Funding - Bawley Point Headland - Gantry

HPERM Ref: D16/345245

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Accepts the grant offer of $60,000 from the NSW  Recreational Fishing Trust for improvement to fishing access facilities at Bawley Point Headland

2.    Write to the Honourable Shelley Hancock MP, Member for South Coast and the Minister for Primary Industry and thank the State Government for funding this important community project.

3.    Write a letter of appreciation to Terry Snow for his support and staff contribution to the gantry project and assistance to Council and the community

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Kitchener / Clr Proudfoot)

 

That Council:

1.    Accepts the grant offer of $60,000 from the NSW  Recreational Fishing Trust for improvement to fishing access facilities at Bawley Point Headland

2.    Write to the Honourable Shelley Hancock MP, Member for South Coast and the Minister for Primary Industry and thank the State Government for funding this important community project.

3.    Write a letter of appreciation to Terry Snow for his support and staff contribution to the gantry project and assistance to Council and the community.

CARRIED

 

SA16.62     Road Safety - Illaroo Road Public School

HPERM Ref: D16/324837

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Receive the report on the construction of a bus bay at Illaroo Road Public School for information.

2.    Write to the Department of Education and Training advising of the concerns raised in relation to road safety for school students.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Levett)                                                                                    MIN16.967

That Council:

1.    Receive the report on the construction of a bus bay at Illaroo Road Public School for information.

2.    Write to the Department of Education and Training advising of the concerns raised in relation to road safety for school students.

CARRIED

 

 

SA16.63     Electric Vehicle Charging Points - Future Developments in CBD

HPERM Ref: D16/371373

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Consider electric vehicle charging facilities for future development within the Nowra CBD as part of Amendment No. 7 to Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 (DCP 2014).

2.    Undertake consultation with the Business and Development Industry as part of the review process.

 

Declaration of Interest – Clr Findley – Item SA16.63 Less than significant non pecuniary – Electric Vehicle Charging Points – she owns an electric car – there may be a perception of gain – there is no gain or loss from this motion.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Gartner)                                                                                MIN16.968

That Council:

1.    Consider electric vehicle charging facilities for future development within the Nowra CBD as part of Amendment No. 7 to Shoalhaven Development Control Plan 2014 (DCP 2014).

2.    Undertake consultation with the Business and Development Industry as part of the review process.

CARRIED

 

 

SA16.64     Tender - Road upgrade Naval College Road, Worrowing Heights between Pine Forest Road & Seagrass Avenue - Federal Blackspot Funded

HPERM Ref: D16/349837

Recommendation

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Pakes)

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

SA16.65     Council Policy Review - Property and Bereavement Services

HPERM Ref: D16/345109

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Recategorise the following policies and list these as a corporate procedure and guideline with minor changes:

a.    Funerary and Monument/Masonry Services Policy;

b.    Dog Control – Holiday Haven Tourist Parks;

c.    Dealing with Requests for the Closure, Sale or Transfer of Council and Crown Roads; and

d.    Due Diligence for Land Transactions;

2.    Reaffirm the following policies with minor changes:

a.    Management of Mobile Food Vending Vehicles on Council Owned or Managed Land – Local Approvals Policy;

b.    Occupation of Council Owned or Managed Land;

c.    Cemeteries Crematorium and Memorial Gardens Policy; and

d.    Development and/or Disposal of Council Lands

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Gartner / Clr Cheyne)

That Council:

1.      Recategorise the following policies and list these as a corporate procedure and guideline with minor changes:

a.    Funerary and Monument/Masonry Services Policy;

b.    Dog Control – Holiday Haven Tourist Parks;

c.    Dealing with Requests for the Closure, Sale or Transfer of Council and Crown Roads; and

d.    Due Diligence for Land Transactions;

2.      Reaffirm the following policies with minor changes:

a.    occupation of Council Owned or Managed Land;

b.    Cemeteries Crematorium and Memorial Gardens Policy; and

c.    Development and/or Disposal of Council Land

3.      That consideration of the Management of Mobile Food Vending Vehicles on Council Owned or Managed Land – Local Approvals Policy be deferred for a briefing of Councillors;

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

SA16.66     Crown Land Management  Act 2016

HPERM Ref: D16/374904

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

The update report regarding the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 be received for information.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)                                                                               MIN16.969

 

The update report regarding the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

 

SA16.67     Compulsory Acquisition Crown Land - Lots 1, 2 & 3 DP 879670 Dowling Street, Ulladulla - existing road access

HPERM Ref: D16/357287

Recommendation

Council resolve to pay compensation in the amount of $52,500  to the Department of Primary Industries – Crown Lands for the compulsory acquisition of Lots 1, 2 & 3 DP879670 Dowling Street Ulladulla and that the funds be voted from the Property Reserve for this purpose.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Kitchener)

Council resolve to pay compensation in the amount of $52,500  to the Department of Primary Industries – Crown Lands for the compulsory acquisition of Lots 1, 2 & 3 DP879670 Dowling Street Ulladulla and that the funds be voted from the Property Reserve for this purpose.

CARRIED

 

 

SA16.68     Acquisition of Drainage Easement - Woollamia - Pt Lot 1 DP1027849 17 James Farmer Grove, Woollamia - Easement for Bund

HPERM Ref: D16/372970

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Resolve to acquire a 14 metre wide Easement for Drainage over part of Lot 1 DP1027849 known as 17 James Farmer Grove, Woollamia, as shown in Attachment 1;

2.    Pay compensation of $35,800 plus GST (if applicable) and reasonable legal costs associated with the acquisition, in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from job number 74901.39954 (If necessary, the compensation be adjusted in accordance with the area determined by final survey); and

3.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise the General Manager is authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Gartner / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1.    Resolve to acquire a 14 metre wide Easement for Drainage over part of Lot 1 DP1027849 known as 17 James Farmer Grove, Woollamia, as shown in Attachment 1;

2.    Pay compensation of $35,800 plus GST (if applicable) and reasonable legal costs associated with the acquisition, in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from job number 74901.39954 (If necessary, the compensation be adjusted in accordance with the area determined by final survey); and

3.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise the General Manager is authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

CARRIED

 

SA16.69     Lease to Council from C & R Property Investments Pty Ltd - Units 1 & 2, 2 McIntyre Way, Bomaderry

HPERM Ref: D16/367005

Recommendation

That Council resolves to:

1.    Enter into a lease agreement for Units 1 & 2, at 2 McIntyre Way, Bomaderry with C & R Property Pty Ltd, for the continued use and occupation by Council’s Northern Maintenance Section, for a term of two (2) years with three (3) options of 12 months each with an initial annual rent of $42,342.91 (GST inclusive) with annual CPI increases.

2.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Levett)

That Council resolves to:

1.    Enter into a lease agreement for Units 1 & 2, at 2 McIntyre Way, Bomaderry with C & R Property Pty Ltd, for the continued use and occupation by Council’s Northern Maintenance Section, for a term of two (2) years with three (3) options of 12 months each with an initial annual rent of $42,342.91 (GST inclusive) with annual CPI increases.

2.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.

CARRIED

 

SA16.70     Proposed Lease - Berry Community Preschool Incorporated - 24 Albert Street, Berry

HPERM Ref: D16/365968

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Enter into a 5 year lease agreement with a 5 year option period with Berry Community Preschool Incorporated for the continued use and occupation of 24 Albert Street, Berry for the purpose of a community preschool with an initial annual rent of $3,636.36 plus GST with annual CPI increases;

2.    Approve the allocation of rent received under the lease agreement into the Property Reserve restricted account

3.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Gartner)

That Council:

1.    Enter into a 5 year lease agreement with a 5 year option period with Berry Community Preschool Incorporated for the continued use and occupation of 24 Albert Street, Berry for the purpose of a community preschool with an initial annual rent of $3,636.36 plus GST with annual CPI increases;

2.    Approve the allocation of rent received under the lease agreement into the Property Reserve restricted account

3.    Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.

CARRIED

 

SA16.71     Road Widening - Mundamia - Public Road Dedication

HPERM Ref: D16/369132

Recommendation

That

1.    Council resolves to dedicate Lot 2 DP1226624 (formerly part Lot 1 DP1021332) as Public Road pursuant to Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993;

2.    The Mayor and General Manager be authorised to execute all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents requiring to be sealed.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes)

That:

1.    Council resolves to dedicate Lot 2 DP1226624 (formerly part Lot 1 DP1021332) as Public Road pursuant to Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993;

2.    The Mayor and General Manager be authorised to execute all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents requiring to be sealed.

CARRIED

 

SA16.72     Reclassification of Land - 59 Owen St Huskisson

HPERM Ref: D16/374913

 

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

 

 

SA16.73     Classification of Operational Land - Spinnaker St Vincentia - SPS

HPERM Ref: D16/381932

Recommendation

That Council approve the classification of the land described as Lot 737 DP1204850 known as Spinnaker St Vincentia as Operational land.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)

 

That Council approve the classification of the land described as Lot 737 DP1204850 known as Spinnaker St Vincentia as Operational land.

CARRIED

 

SA16.74     Sea level rise projections and policy framework

HPERM Ref: D16/324334

 

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

 

 

SA16.76     Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review

HPERM Ref: D16/383403

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

1.    That Council place the Draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review on public exhibition until 3rd February, to take into account Christmas and summer school holidays.

a.    The report be exhibited on Council’s website.

b.    Council advertise the public exhibition in local papers and issue a media release.

c.    CCBs be advised of the exhibition.

2.    Council receive a report after the public exhibition period detailing submissions received.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Cheyne)                                                                                 MIN16.970

1.      That Council place the Draft Shoalhaven Coastal Hazard Review on public exhibition until 3rd February, to take into account Christmas and summer school holidays.

a.    The report be exhibited on Council’s website.

b.    Council advertise the public exhibition in local papers and issue a media release.

c.    CCBs be advised of the exhibition.

2.    Council receive a report after the public exhibition period detailing submissions received.

CARRIED

 

 

SA16.77     NSW Coastal Conference

HPERM Ref: D16/379364

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Committee receive the report outlining presentations attended during the NSW Coastal Conference for information.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Cheyne)                                                                                 MIN16.971

That the Committee receive the report outlining presentations attended during the NSW Coastal Conference for information.

CARRIED

 

 

SA16.78     Connection to Kangaroo Valley Sewerage Scheme - Three Lot Subdivision

HPERM Ref: D16/367198

Recommendation

That Council approve the connection of the two additional lots (under SF10521) to the Kangaroo Valley Sewerage Scheme subject to development consent being granted.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Gartner / Clr Cheyne)

That Council approve the connection of the two additional lots (under SF10521) to the Kangaroo Valley Sewerage Scheme subject to development consent being granted.

CARRIED

 

Procedural Motion - Matters of Urgency

Motion (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)

That an additional item  Milton Ulladulla Men’s Shed –Set up Costs  be introduced as a matter of urgency.

 

The Chairperson ruled the matter as urgent due to the timing prior to the next Council Meeting and the Christmas break.

 

 

SA16.79     Milton Ulladulla Men's Shed - Set Up Cost

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)                                                                               MIN16.972

 

That a report come to Council for the Ordinary Meeting next week outlining the most effective way of minimising set up costs at the new Ulladulla Site. The report needs to include, but not be restricted to:

1.    Provision of power

2.    Removal of concrete

3.    Removal of contamination

4.    Sewer and water

 

CARRIED

 

 

Confidential Reports

 

Pursuant to Section 10A(4) the public were invited to make representation to the meeting before any part of the meeting is closed, as to whether that part of the meeting should be closed.

 

No members of the public made representations.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Kitchener)                                                                              MIN16.973

 

That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting, pursuant to section 10A(1)(a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, to consider the following items of a confidential nature.

                       

CSA16.10       Tenders – Road Upgrade Naval College Road, Worrowing Heights between Pine Forest Road & Seagrass Avenue

Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.10(A)(2)(d)(i)

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably expected to reveal commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract, diminish the competitive commercial value of any information to any person and/or prejudice any person’s legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests.

CARRIED

 

 

 

The meeting moved into confidential the time being 6.56pm.

 

 

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 7.03pm.

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 7.03pm.

 

 

Clr Guile

CHAIRPERSON

 

 

 

 


 

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SA17.1       Appointment of new Risk and Audit Committee Member

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/10358

 

Group:                General Manager's Group 

Section:              Executive Strategy

 

     

 

Purpose / Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement for the appointment of a new external independent Risk and Audit Committee member in line with Council’s Risk and Audit Committee Charter.

 

Recommendation

That Mr Peter McLean be appointed as the new independent external member of the SCC Risk and Audit Committee.

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation.

 

2.    Seek further information in relation to the matter.

 

Background

The terms of appointment to Council’s Risk and Audit Committee are set out in the Risk and Audit Committee Charter.

The term of one of the independent external members, Mr Tony Messner expired on 31 December 2016.

Action was taken to seek expressions of interest for a new appointment to the committee in October 2016.

A process was undertaken and the panel comprising the Acting General Manager, Independent Risk and Audit Committee member and Executive Manager Communications were unanimous in recommending Mr Peter McLean to the position.

Mr Peter McLean has significant experience including serving on other Local Government and not-profit Audit Committees and he will bring a wealth of knowledge to this appointment.

 

Financial Implications

This position is a renumerated position funded through the Risk and Audit Committee budget.

 

 

  


 

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SA17.2       Successful Grant Funding - Community Building Partnership Grants 2016

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/398675

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group 

Section:              Recreation Community & Culture

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To advise Council of the successful application for Community Building Partnership Grants 2016 - $30,000 ‘Optimise Space to Maximise Usage – Nowra Library’.

 

Recommendation

That Council

1.    Accept the NSW Government Community Building Partnership Grants 2016 - $30,000 ‘Optimise Space to Maximise Usage – Nowra Library’ and vote the funds.

2.    Write to the Hon. Shelley Hancock, Member for South Coast accepting and thanking her for the grant funding.

 

Options

1.    Council adopt the recommendation as printed

Implications: This will allow the purchase of equipment that will benefit Nowra Library and its community of users.

 

2.    Council reject the recommendation and provide an alternative

Implications: If the funding offer is declined then the equipment will not be purchased.

 

Background

 

An application for $30,000 was submitted for the enhancement of Nowra Library, by providing moveable shelving, new furniture and display cases, which will allow for reconfiguration of the space for increased usage and accessibility.

The current fixed shelving provides limited scope for use of the venue, and new moveable shelving and furniture will allow for the building to be used for many years to come. It will provide the flexibility to adapt to and accommodate the changing needs of the diverse community members who visit the library. In addition the new display cabinets will allow for an exhibition space for the community and the potential for increased collaboration with the adjacent Arts Centre in displaying public art. The new furniture, combined with the shelving, will allow for increased programming and services and provide additional cultural and educational opportunities.

Community Engagement

This matter is considered to be a local area low impact issue as detailed in Council’s Community Engagement Policy and handbook. No community engagements have taken place.

 

Policy Implications

There are no policy implications.

 

Financial Implications

The $30,000 will cover half the cost of the project expenses and the library budget will provide the additional $30,000 required.

 

Risk Implications

The necessary risk assessments will be conducted when completing this project.

 


 

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SA17.3       Grant Funding - Staying Active Program

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/380579

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group 

Section:              Recreation Community & Culture

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To advise Council on the successful Funding Application submitted to the Aquatic & Recreation Institute of Australia for the amount of $9,000 to enable Shoalhaven Swim & Fitness Centres to host the Institute’s Staying Active Program.

 

Recommendation

That Council

1.    Accept the Aquatic & Recreation Institute of Australia offer of grant funding to the value of $9,000 to enable Shoalhaven Swim & Fitness Centres to host the Institute’s Staying Active Program.

2.    Delegate authority to the General Manager (Corporate & Community Services) to accept the grant funding and acquittal of funds.

3.    Write to the Aquatic & Recreation Institute, accepting the grant offer.

 

 

Options

1.    Council adopt the recommendation as printed.

Implications: Community health, fitness and social benefits will result from the Shoalhaven Swim & Fitness Centres’ hosting of this Staying Acting Program.

 

2.    Council reject the recommendation and provide an alternate.

Implications: Funding offer is declined and the Staying Active Program does not eventuate.

 

Background

Council’s Shoalhaven Swim & Fitness Unit has recently liaised with the Aquatic & Recreation Institute of Australia with regard to seeking funding in the amount of $9,000 to host the Institute’s Staying Active Program.

 

The Staying Active Pilot Initiative will run from January to June this year and will focus on:

·    Falls prevention – through improving the strength and balance of participants

·    Combining wet and dry activities – water-based classes improve cardio vascular health and range of movement, while land based classes improve load-bearing capabilities

·    Removing barriers – Reducing costs and making classes more accessible to seniors

·    Creating a social atmosphere – Improves mental health, and maximises the potential of over 50s returning regularly

·    Engaging CALD (Cultural & Linguistic Diverse) Populations

·    Engaging Indigenous Community groups

 

Community Engagement

This joint initiative between Shoalhaven City Council (Swim & Fitness) and the Aquatic & Recreation Institute will further the achievement of the goals and objectives of Shoalhaven Swim & Fitness under Council’s Delivery Program & Operations Plan, and will provide increased social, health and fitness benefits for the community.

 

Policy Implications

No Policy Implications.

 

Financial Implications

The program will be run in line with the grant funding terms.  The $9,000 grant funding will be used to fund salaries and the purchase of new equipment, and will not impose additional cost to Council’s operational or capital budgets.

 

Risk Implications

The program will not introduce additional risk.  Current program Risk Assessments will be updated to reflect the Staying Active Program.

 

 


 

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SA17.4       Tender negotiation - Ison Park Football Complex - Amenities Building

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/392309

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group  

Section:              Recreation Community & Culture

 

Attachments:     1. Tender Report - Ison Park Amenities Building Stage 1 Supply & Construct - Ordinary Meeting 4 October 2016

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To update Council of the negotiation and tender process for Ison Park Football Complex Amenities Building.

In accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, some information should remain confidential as it would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as it may reveal commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract, diminish the competitive commercial value of any information to any person and/or prejudice any person’s legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests. This information will be considered under a separate confidential report.

This report is submitted directly to the Ordinary Council Meeting pursuant to Clause 3 of Council’s “Acceptance of Tenders – Reports to Council” Policy

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the the Committee consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

 

 

OPTIONS

1.    Council accept the recommendation as presented.

Implications: Details will be considered including the submission and the assessment in the confidential report

 

2.    Council amend the recommendation.

Implications: Submissions have been subject to assessment in accordance with the Tender Evaluation Plan and this is included in the confidential report.

 

Background

 

Council at its meeting of 4 October 2016 considered a report on this matter which is provided as Attachment 1.  In response to reviewing this report, Council resolved not to accept any tenders and enter into negotiations with any person in accordance with Section 178 of the Local Government Regulation.

 

In seeking lump sum pricing for the works, Council through this process was seeking prices to provide for Stage 1 works only and tenders to complete the full scope of works for the building.

 

Submissions were received from the following companies:

Tenderer

Location

Batmac Constructions Pty Ltd

North Nowra

CBC Innovation Pty Ltd

Sydney

Project Coordination Pty Ltd

Unanderra & ACT

 

Details relating the evaluation of the tenders are contained in the confidential report.

 

These were evaluated in accordance with Council’s Tender Evaluation Policy with Evaluation Criteria established in the Tender Evaluation Plan, as follows:

·           Total Cost to Council including the Local Preference Policy

· Experience and expertise in nature of work

·        Management ability, regarding programming, WHS, Environmental, Quality Systems and technical skills

· Resource capabilities to complete the works.

· Program

· Value/ Completeness of Offer

 

Community Engagement:

All necessary communication has been undertaken with Shoalhaven Football Association. The Association is in full support of Council delivering this project.

 

Financial Implications:

The current budget is $600,000.00. This includes a commitment from Shoalhaven Football Association of $200,000 which will support the Council funding and is a significant contribution.

 

Options for Council are to deliver stage 1 only or to complete the full scope of works and fund the balance of the project from the Strategic Project Reserve.

 

The existing amenities constructed at the soccer complex were built in 1976 and with an expected life of 60 years however it no longer meets the level of service required by the Shoalhaven Football Association, consideration is being given to turn the existing building into store rooms. Like many of Council’s aging buildings accessibility has been limited, also in this location with low grades the existing plumbing has not met the increased demand of patrons and failures repeatedly occur. Therefore the construction of new facilities will reduce maintenance costs however funding will need to be considered in the future renewals.

 


 

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SA17.5       Council Policy - Private Functions on Public Reserves

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/9315

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group  

Section:              Recreation Community & Culture

 

Attachments:     1. Private Functions on Public Reserves (under separate cover)

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To review and reaffirm the Private Functions on Public Reserves Policy with a minor amendment

 

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council reaffirm the Private Functions On Public Reserves Policy with additional wording to the policy’s general provisions (part b) which states that “This provision does not apply to the public reserve directly adjacent to Bannisters (Bannister Point, Mollymook Beach).”

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation

Implications: This will update the policy to allow small private functions to occur adjacent to Bannisters (Bannister Point, Mollymook Beach).

 

2.    Amend the recommendation

Implications: Any significant change to the policy should consider consultation and input from the wider community given the past community representation in defining the current policy.

 

3.    Rescind the policy

Implications: Not recommended as this will result in a loss of provisions and controls to manage private functions on public reserves which seeks to provide a balance with other reserve users and adjacent private property owners.

 

Background

After extensive consultation with the Shoalhaven community, the Private Functions On Public Reserves Policy was significantly reviewed and adopted by Council on 23 June 2015.  A minor amendment to the policy to extend the maximum booking period to 18 months in advance of a private function was adopted by Council on 28 June 2016.  This maximum booking period is to allow Council to program future reserve improvement/maintenance works which will impact or restrict a future booking.

Since actioning policy changes in June 2015, the general provisions of the policy have caused implications for small private functions adjacent to Bannisters (Bannister Point, Mollymook Beach).  This implication is due to a minimum distance of 25 metres from adjacent private residential boundaries.  To resolve this matter, it is recommended that Council add additional wording to the policy’s general provisions (part b) which states that “This provision does not apply to public reserve directly adjacent to Bannisters (Bannister Point, Mollymook Beach)”. This would formalise the current practice that hasn’t resulted in any significant issues.

 

Community Engagement

The inclusion of additional text related to the public reserve directly adjacent to Bannisters is considered a minor policy change that does not warrant community engagement.  Community engagement is recommended only if the policy is significantly considered for amendment by the elected Council.

 

Policy Implications

Reaffirmation and minor amendment of an existing policy.

 

Financial Implications

No financial implications result from reaffirming the existing policy.


 

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SA17.6       Review of Council Policy - Street Safety Cameras CCTV

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/12754

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group 

Section:              Recreation Community & Culture

 

Attachments:     1. Street Safety Cameras Policy

2. NSW Government Policy Statement and Guidelines  (under separate cover)

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To review and reaffirm the Street Cameras Policy with an update to reflect the NSW Government guidelines

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council reaffirm the Street Cameras Policy, with a change to replace the Procedural Information section with updated processes to reflect the revised NSW Government Policy Statement and Guidelines for the Establishment of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Public Places.

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation

Implications: This will reaffirm the policy with changes to reflect the current NSW Government Policy Statement and Guidelines for the Establishment and Implementation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Public Places

2.    Rescind the Policy

Implications: Not recommended as this would impact on consistent processes and approaches to the establishment of Street Cameras (CCTV) in the Shoalhaven

 

 

Background

The current Street Safety Cameras Policy was adopted on the 10th of June 2014. This policy reflected the NSW Policy Statement and Guidelines for the Establishment and Impelmentation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Public Places.

These Guidelines have been replaced by the NSW Government Policy Statement and Guidelines for the establishment and implementation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in public places.

The new Guidelines have simplified and streamlined the procedures for the establishment of CCTV in public places. The recommended changes reflect this approach to CCTV.

The only change required is to update the Procedural Information section of the Policy so that it is consistent with the revised NSW Government guidelines. The wording for this is:

“Procedural Information 

“The following procedure is to be used to assess the need for CCTV to implement its installation:

1. Is there a need for CCTV?

·    Determined by documented evidence of high risk or unlawful incidents occurring or re occurring or the potential for them to occur the need for CCTV

·    Conduct a comprehensive safety and security audit of the location

·    Determine if and how the installation of CCTV fits in within a broader crime prevention strategy

·    Are Police supportive of installation in the location?

·    Is the collection of personal information lawful?

2.  Consider both the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PIPPA) and Workplace Surveillance Act 2005

·    Street cameras must conform with PPIPA;

·    There will be times when Council staff are captured on CCTV going about their duties in a “place” where they work. In such cases the provisions of the Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 and Council’s Workplace Surveillance Policy must be followed.

 3. Set Objectives for the CCTV Program

·    Develop the purposes and objectives of a CCTV scheme

·    This will determine how it is to be implemented

·    Include how the scheme is to be evaluated.

4. Community Consultation

·    Initial consultation should occur when the community is informed of the intention to investigate the use of CCTV for a nominated area.

·    All groups likely to be affected by the proposal for CCTV should be consulted.

·    Additional consultation may need to be undertaken to provide opportunity for any concerns about the proposed installation.

5. Establish a Trial Period (where possible or feasible)

·    A trial period will ensure that the system is operating effectively and meeting its objectives.

·    The trial period will also provide the opportunity to review and refine system operation and suitability of components.

6.         Location of and Selection of Cameras

·    Effective location of cameras and selection of type of camera is essential for the success of any CCTV program.

7.         Control Centre

·    If a control centre is established it must meet the requirements of the Security Industrial Act 997.

8. Erection of Signs

·    Signs informing the public of the existence of CCTV must be erected.

·    As a minimum signs must include the contact details for the ownership of the scheme, the purpose of the scheme and hours of operation.

9. Complaints

·    Complaints should be attended to by observing Shoalhaven City Council’s Complaints Policy & Procedures (POL08/206).

10. Code of Practice, Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures

·    A detailed code of practice, protocols and standard operating procedures covering all aspects of the management of the operations of the CCTV system will need to be developed.

 

11. Monitoring, Evaluation and Auditing

·    Compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act should be regularly audited.”

 

Policy Implications

The recommendation will reaffirm and amend an existing policy, so that it is consistent with the revised NSW Government guidelines.

 

Financial Implications

No financial implications will result from reaffirming the policy.

 


 

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SA17.7       Request to Waive Interest Charges

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/395167

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group 

Section:              Finance

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

Council to consider waiving interest charges for both rates and water accounts for a ratepayer. The information is contained in a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it relates to personal hardship of a resident

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council consider a separate confidential report under Section 10A(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

 

 

Option

 

1.    Adopt the recommendation

Implications: The separate report is considered in the closed meeting and the matter remains confidential as it related to personal hardship of a resident

2.    Propose an alternative recommendation

 

Background

A request has been made by a ratepayer to waive all accrued interest on the current overdue rates and water charges.

The Revenue Unit will not waive interest charges that have been charged correctly. In the case of this ratepayer, the advice was not accepted and it was then referred to the General Manager for consideration.

Details relating to the request are contained in a separate confidential report.

 


 

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SA17.8       Conferences 2017 - LGNSW Tourism - Ozwater '17 - Floodplain Management Australia

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/9418

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group 

Section:              Human Resources, Governance & Customer Service

 

Attachments:     1. LGNSW Tourism Conference Program

2. Ozwater '17 Preliminary Program

3. FMA National Conference Program 

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To consider Councillor attendance at the following conferences:

·    LG NSW Tourism Conference 12-14 March 2017

·    Ozwater ’17 Conference 16-18 May 2017

·    Floodplain Management Australia National Conference 16-19 May 2017

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Committee

1.    Notes the details of the

a.    LGNSW Tourism Conference scheduled for 12-14 March 2017 in the Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree.

b.    Ozwater ’17 Conference scheduled for 16-18 May 2017 in the International Convention Centre, Sydney.

c.    Floodplain Management Australia National Conference schedule for 16-19 May 2017 in Newcastle.

2.    Authorises available Councillors to attend the conference and such attendance be deemed Council Business.

3.    Travel, registration fees, accommodation and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses be met in accordance with its adopted policy.

4.    Request Councillors attending the conference to provide a written report within 30 days of returning from the conference.

 

 

Options

1.    As per the recommendation.

2.    That Council limit the number of Councillors attending the Conference to a certain number  and such attendance be deemed Council Business.

3.    That Council not approve Councillor attendance at one or more of the Conference as Council Business.

 

Background

LG NSW Tourism Conference

The LG NSW Tourism Conference is considered relevant to local government, Information in relation to the conference is attached to this report

Costs associated with the conference are estimated as follows:

·     registration:

$693 Conference only

$753 Conference & AVIC summit

$1980 Group (3 people) Conference only

$2160 Group (3 people) Conference & AVIC summit

·     travel, accommodation and out of pocket expenses : not yet determined.

 

Ozwater ’17 Conference

 

The Ozwater ’17 Conference is considered relevant to local government, Information in relation to the conference is attached to this report

Costs associated with the conference are estimated as follows:

·     registration : Early bird (Until 31 March 2017) $1265 – Standard registration $1420

·     official functions, optional : Gala Dinner $185

·     travel, accommodation and out of pocket expenses : not yet determined.

 

Floodplain Management Australia National Conference

 

The Floodplain Management Australia National Conference is considered relevant to local government, Information in relation to the conference is attached to this report

Costs associated with the conference are estimated as follows:

·     registration : Early bird (Until 13 March 2017) $925 – Standard registration $1125

·     optional extra pre-conference flood workshop: $190

·     travel, accommodation and out of pocket expenses : not yet determined.

 

An option available to Council is to define the number of Councillors attending conferences and for Council to determine the appropriate Councillors authorised to attend.  This option is presented so that Council may pro-actively manage this area of expense when appropriate.

The LGNSW Tourism Conference commences at 1.00pm Sunday 12 March 2017 and concludes 2.00pm Tuesday 14 March 2017.

The Ozwater ’17 Conference commences at 8.30am Tuesday 16 May 2017 and concludes at 4.00pm Thursday 18 May 2017.

The Floodplain Management Australia National Conference commences at 7.30am Wednesday 17 May 2017 and concludes at 4.00pm Friday 19 May 2017. The Pre-conference Workshop commences at 8.00am and concludes 5.00pm Tuesday 16 May 2017.

The following Council Business is scheduled within the period of the conferences:

·     Development Committee 5.00pm 14 March 2017.

·     Strategy & Assets Committee 5.00pm 16 May 2017.

 

Policy Implications

The Council Members – Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy limits attendance at conferences to three per annum per councillor exclusive of any conference arranged by either the State or National Local Government Associations.

 

Financial Implications:

Funds are available for Councillors to attend this conference.

 


 

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SA17.9       Authority for Cheque and Electronic Banking Signatories

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/9826

 

Group:                Corporate & Community Services Group 

Section:              Finance

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To update the list of Council’s authorised cheque and electronic banking signatories to reflect recent staff changes within the Corporate and Community Services Group.

 

Recommendation

That:

1.    Council authorise any two of the following persons:

Russell Desmond Pigg                            General Manager

Craig Laurence MILBURN                      Director Corporate & Community Services

John Gerard LENEHAN                          Information Services Manager

Melissa Jayne MCCOY                           HR, Governance & Customer Services Manager

Vanessa Jane PHELAN                          Finance Manager

Paula Briann MCMANUS                        Financial Accountant

Stephanie Jane MOORLEY                    Accountant – Management Accounting

Brittany Anne MURPHY                          Assistant Financial Accountant

Karen Louise HENRY                              Accounting Officer

Graham David LONGFIELD                   Accounting Officer

Craig Robert GILFILLAN                         Fixed Term Assistant Financial Accountant

Vacant                                                      Chief Financial Officer

 

a.    to operate on any account(s) now opened or to be opened by the Shoalhaven City Council with Financial Institutions so long as the account(s) shall be in credit or at the Financial Institutions’ discretion notwithstanding that they shall become thereby or be already overdrawn;

b.    to sign, draw, make, accept and negotiate cheques and electronic fund transfers on behalf of Shoalhaven City Council.

2.    This authority will cancel and supersede all previous authorities except in respect of cheques and other instruments dated prior to this authority.

 

 

 

Options

1.    The proposed account signatory amendments are accepted to reflect changes in staff in the Corporate and Community Services Group

Implications: Nill

 

2.    The proposed account signatory amendments are not accepted and Council’s existing signatories are maintained.

Implications: May cause limitations on Council’s ability to manage its finances in a timely matter

 

Background

The Financial Accountant has been recently appointed and the Assistant Financial Accountant is on maternity leave. To reflect staff changes and to enable coverage during this time it is recommended to add Paula McManus permanently and Craig Gilfillan whilst he is acting in the position of Assistant Financial Accountant, until 16th February 2018 as account signatories. The Chief Financial Officer is currently vacant, the recommendation removes Pam Gokgur and upon filling this position in the near future the sucessful applicant will be an additional account signatory.

The cheque signatories will have the authority to operate on any account(s) now opened or to be opened by the Shoalhaven City Council with Financial Institutions so long as the account(s) shall be in credit or at the Financial Institutions’ discretion notwithstanding that they shall become thereby or be already overdrawn.

Authority is given for staff to sign, draw, make, accept and negotiate cheques on behalf of the Shoalhaven City Council.

The above list of authorised cheque signatories does not serve as authority to negotiate fixed deposits, bills of exchange, promissory notes or any other negotiable instruments. These instruments can only be acted upon by staff with the General Managers Delegated Authority under Section 378 of Local Government Act 1993.  


 

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SA17.10     Public Toilet Block - North Nowra

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/387489

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group 

Section:              Asset Management

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To report on the feasibility of building public toilets in the vicinity of the North Nowra shopping centre.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the report on the feasibility of building public toilets in the vicinity of the North Nowra shopping centre, be received for information.

 

 

Options

1.    Receive the report for information.

Implications: A toilet will not be constructed at the North Nowra shopping centre

 

2.    Fund a new toilet or suggest an alternative

Implications: Funds will need to be diverted from higher priority renewals for the initial construction and ongoing maintenance and cleaning costs will require a funding allocation

 

Background

Council resolved at its Strategy and Assets Committee meeting on 15 November 2016 (Minute MIN16.856) that

A report come to Council on the feasibility of building public toilets in the vicinity of the North Nowra (shopping centre?) precinct, especially for the convenience of elderly people walking in the area.

Feasibility can be assessed on two criteria in this case.  These are the availability of a suitable location and securing funds for the project.

Three locations in the precinct may be appropriate for public toilets .  These are the North Nowra community centre, the old Illaroo Road bush fire station and the road reserve on the unmade section of Jamieson Road.  Without detailed investigation, these sites would appear to have similar construction costs for new toilets.

However, funding for the project may not be feasible when the following factors are considered:

·    Need – Access to toilets is provided to patrons of the precinct at the gym, service station, tavern, community centre, Sharman Park and the old fire station.  Although Council’s resolution targets “elderly people walking in the area”, the demand for public toilets by pedestrians, in general, would be very low in this case and businesses may accommodate the infrequent use.

·    Priority - Council has set as a priority, in its ‘Fit for the Future’ submission and Resourcing Strategy, the funding of asset renewal, replacement or rehabilitation projects.  Councils limited funding funds renewal or refurbishes one public toilet facility per year when it should be renewing at least two facilities per year to keep the stock in fair to good condition.  Council has constructed one new facility in the last 5 years in a ‘green fields’ site. Consequently, the construction of new public toilets in the North Nowra shopping area precinct is a low priority against the renewal of existing poor condition toilets.

·    Cost – The whole-of-life costs of constructing, maintaining, operating, cleaning visits and renewal over a 50 year useful life is over $500,000. In this case, Council should consider funding existing higher priority renewal projects.

In summary, although there are feasible locations for new public toilets, funding for this project is difficult to justify.

 

Community Engagement

No broad community consultation has been undertaken on the building of public toilets in the precinct. If council was to make an alternate recommendation a survey would be of benefit to assist in assessing demand.

 

Policy Implications

If a new facility is constructed and funds diverted from renewal of toilets, those higher priority renewal projects such as Bendalong Boat ramp toilets and Holden Street toilets will continue to be deferred.

 

Financial Implications

The financial implications of building new public toilets would be to commit Council funds which may be better spent elsewhere.

The cost to build a simple design single unisex toilet and service is estimated at over $50,000 depending on the availability of services (water, sewer and electricity).

Annual operating costs are estimated to be $6,000 per annum as follows:

·    maintenance costs ($1,000),

·    cleaning ($4300) and

·    insurance ($100)

·    electricity ($400).

·    sewer & water ($200)

The whole-of-life cost for a 50 year design life at 3% inflation and allowing for programmed painting and renewal components and cleaning is over $500,000 (in ‘future’ dollars, inflated annually at 3%).


 

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SA17.11     Bawley Point to Kioloa Shared Path

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/389441

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group 

Section:              Asset Management

 

Attachments:     1. Draft Concept Location Plan for Shared Pathway Bawley Point to Kioloa

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To seek Council endorsement of a proposed 2 metre wide concrete  shared user  path to link the villages of Kioloa and Bawley Point. This is not to commit Council to funding outside of the Community Path program, but to provide support to the volunteers and an ability to seek grant funding opportunities.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council :

1.    Supports in principle the construction  of a shared user path from Bawley Point to Kioloa

2.    Proceed with detailed design, cost estimate and a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the project with the cost of design and investigation

3.    Supports the Bawley Point and Kioloa Community Association in any grant application for the project

4.    Stage one of the project be identified as the current path in progress ending at the sandpits approximately 800 metres south of Voyager Crecent.

5.    Funding be allocated from the existing Community Path program with an upper limit of $10000 on this phase

 

 

Options

1.   As recommended

Implication: This will give the community association and the hard working volunteers the ability to seek grant funding opportunities and identify and any constraints to the path project

2.   Not support the project

Implication: The path project will not proceed

3.   Provide  additonal funding and identify a funding source  to  accelerate  construction of the project.

Implication: There are many higher priority path projects identified in the Pedestrian Access Management plan and the Bike plan and Council has continued to use the limited funds available in the path program to match successful RMS grant funding. No alternate funding source exists.

Background

The Bawley  Point and Kioloa Community Association  has a long track record of  succesfully  constructing  paths within  the Bawley Point  and Kioloa Villages. These paths have generally been constructed  in partnership with Council with funding of materials by Council’s  “Community Path Program”. Labour has generously been provided by local volunteers, which is to be applauded and it is recommended that they continue to be supported.

The project now being proposed is appoximately 4.2 km in length and proposed for the eastern side  of Murramarrang Road. A plan  of the route is attached (Attachment 1).

In 2016, Council undertook  an environmental contraints anaysis of the proposed route that considered  flora, fauna, heritage and environmental  issues. At this premiminary stage, there are  no identified issues that prevent the project proceeding to detailed design.

 

Community Engagement

Community consutlation has currently been limited to liasion with the Community Association. There are two caravan parks along the route of the path that have  been identified as benefiical  stakeholders. The Australian National Unviversity  is also a major land owner with frontage to the proposed path.

The visitors and residents of these villages would benefit from a safe cycle and pedestrian connection off the road and it would become a very popular activity for the area.

 

Policy Implications

The project is currently listed as a low priority in Council’s Pedestrian and Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) as this has different criteria and this path is not near a school or a high traffic volume road. Therefore the project is a priority for funding with community volunteering, partnership and grant funding by others.

 

Financial Implications

A preliminary cost estimate for a 4.5 km and 2 metre wide concrete path may cost up to $1.4 million this includes traffic control on the narrow road, site preparation works and material supply, it also includes labour if the volunteers are unavailable.

Costs could be reduced if the path is provided to a gravel standard but the provision of a  lesser gravel  standard is not supported by the Community Association and can result in higher whole of life costs due to maintenance requirements.

 

Risk Implications

There is a risk of  the project  losing momentum  by local volunteers that could  create pressure on Council to fund completion of the project . To minimise risk, detailed design would identify options and costs  for staging incuding the path ending at the Sandpits (south of Voyager Cresent )  that is currently identified by Stage One.

There is a risk of land aquistion being required to meet design standards  for stage two and beyond. This risk and potential impacts will be quantified during the detailed design process.

 


 

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SA17.12     Proposed Multi-Storey Car Park Options - Nowra CBD

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/396799

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group 

Section:              Asset Management

 

Attachments:     1. Record of Deferral - 2015STH014  - 56 Berry Street Nowra -  Multi Storey Carpark

2. Setbacks - Proposed Site Plan - MSCP

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To consider design modification and pursuing a determination of Council’s Development Application for a multi-storey car park on Worrigee Street, Nowra.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council;

1.    Amend the multi-deck car park plans and submit to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination of the Development Application (RA15/1000)

2.    The design  is to maximise the additional car spaces on the site by insetting the building and providing additional spaces and requesting consideration of removal of a limited number of trees

3.    The design height remain the same in the south-east corner and provide further documentation to support this position

4.    $40,000 be allocated from the Contributions Plan reserve (Project 01CARP3001 Nowra car parking) for design costs associated with the amended plans

 

 

Options

1.    Fund the re-design and submit amended plans for determination of the DA by the JRPP (Recommended)

Implications: Planning approvals would be in place for the car park which would support an application if funding was made available through grants from the State or Federal government. The redesign would allow for setbacks on Lawrence Avenue and Worrigee Street to retain the majority of the trees, but justify removal of some trees based on the need to minimise the impact on the yield of the multi-deck car park.  The off street car parking supply for all day parking would be significantly improved and short stay parking for shoppers may also improve as demand from workers who currently occupy these areas move to an all day car park.

 

2.    Seek reconsideration of JRPP decision (Not recommended)

Implications: This would identify to the JRPP that the significant reduction in car spaces to retain the trees and reduce the building footprint would make the project unviable as the cost per car parking space for construction would significantly increase. There would also be a risk of a refusal of the DA by the JRPP. The potential impact of retaining the trees and loss of car parking spaces was identified and advised to the JRPP prior to their decision, therefore it is unlikely that they would change their position.

3.    Withdraw the DA for the car park (Not recommended)

Implications: The original purpose of designing the car park and subsequently submitting a DA was to demonstrate to potential funding bodies (Federal and State government authorities) that the project could be constructed in a relatively short timeframe as all planning approvals were in place.

Funding bodies would have no evidence of construction readiness if the DA is withdrawn. 

Experience has shown, from past funding applications, that major projects without approved DAs will be considered lower priority by funding bodies, regardles of the business case for their construction. If the DA is withdrawn Council could significantly reduce the likelihood of meeting grant requirements and would be limited in its ability to secure funding.

The current DA is valid for 5 years from the date of determination.  In practice, the determination of the current DA would allow the construction of the car park to commence and be completed when funds are secured.

 

4.    Receive the report for information. (Not recommended)

Implications: This is not recommended as Council needs to decide either to submit amended plans or withdraw the DA.

 

Background

On November 2016, the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred determining Council’s Development Application (DA) for a multi-storey car park on the site of the existing car park bounded by Berry Street, Worrigee Street and Lawrence Avenue.

The JRPP has requested amended plans of the car park to satisfy certain conditions before it will consider determining the DA.  Attachment 1 contains these conditions which are summarised as:

·    the setbacks (‘building lines’) are to retain trees in Worrigee St and Lawrence Ave; be consistent with draft Chapter of the Nowra CBD Urban Design Development Controls (DCP) document; and be no closer to ‘Berry Court’

·    the building height in south-east corner is to be reduced to 12 metres in accordance with draft Planning Propsal (LP410) Nowra CBD Building Heights

·    the southern elevation should have ‘a more appropriate architectural solution’ and

·    the landscape plan for the area between the car park and Berry Court should be amended

 

Implications

The setbacks contained in the draft DCP are 6 metres for Worrigee Street and 4 metres for Lawrence Avenue.  These are shown on the building ‘footprint’ in Attachment 2.  The effect of these setbacks based on preliminary investigations is to reduce the designed capacity of the car park, in the worst case by approximately 158 spaces, which represents close to a 25% reduction in design capacity of the 642 spaces, down to 484 spaces.

Council resolved (Minute MIN13.872) that an additional 400 parking spaces should be provided by the new car park.  However, if the prescribed setbacks are adhered to the car park would only provide an additional 292 spaces (plus 192 existing), therefore Council’s fundamental requirement could not be met.

A technically feasible way but expensive way of providing an additional 400 spaces is to excavate and extend the two lower levels of the proposed car park.  However based on preliminary considerations this approach would significantly increase:

·    building design costs for amendments to current design; additional foundations; extra ventilation and fire safety systems; and lighting

·    construction costs as more extensive excavation and shoring are required; the construction duration and complexity would increase; additional services would be required e.g. ventilation and fire safety systems; drainage; and utility relocations.

·    maintenance and operations costs for the additional mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems required for underground parking and for the additional landscaping required on the south side of the car park.

 

This report recommends finding a balance in design between the JRPP requirements and ensuring that the maximum number of spaces is provided. This is to be acheived by amending the plans, to meet in part the JRPP requirements to retain trees, but not retain all trees whilst maximising the yield of spaces. The intent is to amend plans and demonstrate significant compliance with the draft planning document “Nowra CBD Urban Design Development Controls” in relation to set backs and to achieve the outcome of retaining an improved streetscape with existing trees.

 

A request will also be made that the design height remains the same in the south-east corner this will be supported by planning justification and would align with the limits of the neighbouring commercial development. If this is not accepted by the JRPP then a further redesign may need to occur and further advice reported to council on the options to resolve.  If Council agrees to a design which provides fewer than 400 additional spaces then this would also impact construction costs. 

Community Engagement

This proposal has been the subject of extensive community consultation no further stakeholder consultation is planned at this stage. If grant funding is available and construction proceeds further engagement with residents, commuters and stakeholders will be required. Council staff will continue to be available to provide advice to residents.

 

Policy Implications

The draft chapter of the Nowra CBD Urban Design Development Controls (DCP) document and the draft Planning Propsal (LP410) Nowra CBD Building Heights may need amendment depending on Council’s decision in this matter.

 

Financial Implications

Without an approved design, and only preliminary investigations into amending the design it is difficult to accurately estimate the financial impacts of re-designing and constructing a car park which satifies both Council’s and the JRPP’s stated outcomes.  However, it is estimated that additional construction costs if building more of the car park underground will be in the range of $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 over the base estimate of $15,000,000.  Additional annual maintenance and operations costs would likely be in the range of $30,000 to $50,000. The above additional costs may be the ‘worst case’ as they represent full compliance with the JRPP’s requirements. 

If the JRPP accepts amended plans which demonstrate compliance with the intent of the draft planning documents, rather than the prescriptive limits, then additional construction costs could be reduced.  However Council will need to support a design which provides fewer than 400 additional spaces, noting this would potentially impact construction costs per space. A reduced car park scale based on set backs from trees may see additional construction costs limited to approximately $1,000,000, subject to final design details. Therefore it is recommended to proceed with the intent to gain development approval with a reduced footprint to satisfy the majority of the JRPP conditions.

In any case, the cost to produce amended plans, and therefore allow determination of the DA, may cost up to $40,000 and may be funded through the Contributions plan for Nowra car parking.


 

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SA17.13     NSW Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools Program 2016-17

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/403828

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group 

Section:              Asset Management

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To approve the 2016/17 and 2017/18 Assets and Works (Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools) program including acceptance of grant funds.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council;

1.    Accepts the grant funding offers under the NSW Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools Program as follows:

$50,000 per project (total $300,000) for the following six projects to raise and upgrade existing crossings at

·    North Street, Nowra

·    Moss Street, Nowra

·    Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry

·    Emmett Street, Callala Bay

·    Green Street, Ulladulla and

·    Hawken Road, Tomerong

2.    Allocates funding of $30,000 in 2016/17 and $270,000 in 2017/18

3.    Write to the Local Members of New South Wales Parliament and the State Government thanking them for funding assistance as part of the NSW Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools Program

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation

Implications: The grant funding will be accepted and these pedestrian safety improvements around schools will be delivered over two years.

 

2.    Not accept the recommendation.

Implications: This will mean these important pedestrian safety improvements cannot be delivered.

Background

Six new safety around schools projects (now under the new title of “Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools” Program) have been approved for expenditure across the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years ($50,000 per project, totalling $300,000).

 

 

Details of the six new projects approved are as follows;

 

School

Project Description

Total Project Cost

RMS Contribution

Funding Year

St Michaels

Raised crossing (North Street)

$50,000

$50,000

Jan 2017-June 2018

Bomaderry Public

Raised crossing

(Cambewarra Rd)

$50,000

$50,000

Jan 2017-June 2018

Callala Bay Public

Raised crossing

(Emmett Street)

$50,000

$50,000

Jan 2017-June 2018

Ulladulla Public

Raised crossing

(Green Street)

$50,000

$50,000

Jan 2017-June 2018

Tomerong Public

Raised crossing

(Hawken Road)

$50,000

$50,000

Jan 2017-June 2018

Nowra High

Raised crossing

(Moss Street)

$50,000

$50,000

Jan 2017-June 2018

 

All of the above projects involve an upgrade of the existing “at grade” crossings at those locations.

All of the public schools (and the St Michael’s catholic primary school) projects involve raising the level of the existing children’s crossings (raised thresholds) at those locations to address speed and improve safety and accessibility.

The Nowra High school crossing is currently only “blisters” to reduce the crossing width and improve sight distance, however this crossing point will also be treated by constructing a raised threshold, however marked with a formal marked foot crossing (zebra), again to address speed and improve safety and accessibility.

Applications were made for seven projects in total.

The 7th project (grant funding not approved) proposed the same raised children’s crossing treatment at St Michaels Catholic Primary school (but at the existing Osborne Street children’s crossing) in addition to North Street (funded).

All seven projects met the warrants and criteria required to be satisfied for the program.

In determining the successful projects, the State Government has approved a maximum of one project at each school.

 

Community Engagement

Initial community engagement has been undertaken for all of the projects to date, and further consultation will be undertaken as a part of the delivery of the projects.

 

Financial Implications

NSW Pedestrian Infrastructure Around Schools Projects are 100% funded by the State Government, up to a maximum of $50,000 per project.

The State Government has been guided by Council’s advice regarding the timing of delivery.

It has been agreed that $5,000 per project (totalling $30,000) will be provided to Council in 2016/17 for survey and design.

The balance of $45,000 per project (totalling $270,000) will be provided to Council in 2017/18 for construction.

Council allocates operational funds each financial year under the Traffic Safety Around schools program, which is typically used as leverage to attract grant funding (or historically, required matching funding) for priority projects.

In 2016/17 Council’s $34,000 (Traffic Safety Around schools program) has been allocated as Council’s contributory funding towards the construction of the pedestrian refuge and associated crossing improvement works at the intersection of West Birilley Street and North Tarawal Street Bomaderry (a crossing which is used by students from 3 schools in the Bomaderry area).

In 2017/18 Council’s $35,000 (Traffic Safety Around schools program) is proposed to be used if required to deliver these six approved projects. Subject to costs and contract prices, if sufficient funds remain available under the balance of the program, given that warrants are met, it is proposed to also deliver the 7th project (an upgrade of the Osborne Street children’s crossing) in 2017/18 as part of the works.


 

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SA17.14     Community Engagement - Proposed Boat Launching Ramp at Havilland St Lake Conjola and Aney Street Conjola - Pontoon at Fishermans Paradise

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/164

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group 

Section:              Asset Management

 

Attachments:     1. Plans - Proposed Boat Launching Facility & Car Park - Havilland Street Conjola Park

2. Site plan - Proposed Boat Ramp Pontoon - Fishermans Paradise

3. Plans - Proposed Concrete Boat Launching Ramp - Aney Street Lake Conjola

4. Submission Comments (councillors information folder)

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

 

This report provides the feedback and results of community consultation for Councils consideration in relation to proposed waterway infrastructure improvements at Lake Conjola including:

·    The investigation  and design of  a proposed new boat launching  facility and carpark  at Havilland Street, Conjola Park.

·    A small floating pontoon at Fishermans Paradise.

·    Concreting of the existing primitive gravel launching ramp at Aney Street, Conjola.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Note the community feedback on the Boating projects

2.    Proceed to a detailed design and finalisation of a Review of Environmental Factors for a new boat launching ramp and carpark at Havilland Street Lake Conjola with consideration of the impacts of traffic

3.    Include the option for staging of the construction of the Havilland Street car and trailer parking component, through the detailed design, to reduce the initial project cost

4.    Consider Havilland Street project construction funding against other boating infrastructure priorities, prior to submission of the next round of  the NSW Department of Transport’s Better Boating Program  (scheduled mid  2017).

5.    Council undertakes construction of the Fishermans Paradise pontoon and Aney Street boat launching  ramp with current funding allocated from the State Government  

 

 

 

Options

1.    As recommended

 

2.    Review  the Lake Conjola Boating Infrastructure Strategy and consider alternative lower capital cost options for improving public boat launching and associated carparking   facilities. 

 

Background

Lake Conjola is the only major waterway in the Shoalhaven that is not provided with a reasonable boat launching facility within public ownership. The need for a new facility has been identified in the following strategic planning documents:

·    SCC Lake Conjola Estuary Management Plan (1998)

·    NSW Maritime Boating Plan of Management (2005)

·    SCC – Waterways Infrastructure Management Plan (2008)

 

Community Engagement

Letters were sent to all ratepayers in Conjola, Conjola Park and Fishermans Paradise (south side of the lake) requesting  comment. A public meeting was held at  the Lake Conjola Community Hall on 16 November 2016 and was attended by approximately 22 people.

Generally the focus of the discussion related to the new boat launching ramps at Havilland Street, Conjola Park, this was seen as a major project and a plan is provided as Attachment 1.

There was limited feedback on the proposed works at Fishermans Paradise to construct a pontoon (see Attachment 2) and Aney Street boat launching ramp improvement (see Attachment 3).

A copy of written submissions received is provided in the Councillors  Information Folder. No submissions were received for the proposed concrete boat launching ramp at Aney Street Lake Conjola. Issues identified as part of the community consultation are summarised   below with a focus on Havilland Street new launching ramp:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issue

Council Comment

 

Detailed design issues

 

·    Buffer distance to residential properties

·    Antisocial behaviour /hoon factor/need for speed humps/ surveillance cameras/gate at entrance

·    Lighting impacts on residential properties

·    Vehicle impact on Stewart Street/suggest roundabout at Stewart Street 

·    Car trailer overflow impacts during peak periods

·    Safety benefit of pontoon on the side rather than the middle

·    Need for gross pollution traps

·    Include paddle craft access

·    Inclusion of table and chairs picnic facilities

 

 

 

 

 

These issues will be considered as part of the detailed design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF)  noting that:

·    The buffer distance beween the project and houses in Havilland Street is considered to be relatively   generous compared to other boating facilities. Unfortunately the buffer distance cannot be increased due to site contraints

·    Antisocial behaviour is a risk and can be reviewed and managed as is done with other public facilities

·    Construction cost of a  roundabout cannot be justified - 40/car/trailer  spaces are proposed and this is considered  to be  a relatively low trafffic demand. This can be considered further in the detailed design. Paddle craft access will be included

·    Picnic  and amenities can be provided as funds permit  

 

Strategic Issues

 

·    Too far to travel from East Conjola. Local boat ramps should be upgraded instead

·    Completion time too far away

·    Project needed now

 

 

 

 

The majority of people that  attended  the public meeting were in favour of the project. No submissions were received  opposing the project but concerns raised related to traffic and parking. Generally people thought that the delivery  of this  project is well overdue. Upgrading of alternative local ramps could be considered as a lower cost alternative but car and trailer parking is contrained at other sites.

 

 

RMS Issues

 

·    Lake capacity to take extra boats?

·    Speed of boats

·    Erosion impacts

 

 

 

 

Will require ongoing  monitoring by Roads and Maritime Services. 4 knot speed zones will be introduced to reduce speed near the launching facility 

 

Financial/Funding Issues

 

Need for paid parking to fund proposal

 

 

 

The relative large capital cost of the project was acknowleged by residents and  therefore the option of introducing paid parking was suggested to help fund the project. This suggestion has merit but would need to be considered as part of a city wide strategic review and consultaton process and not just limited to this projectCouncil may consider submitting this as a key project under the next round of the Better boating program.

 

 

 

Financial Implications

$200,000 is budgeted in the 2016/17 Delivery Program that includes $180,000 of funding from the NSW Department of Transports, Better Boating Program that will fund:

·    Completion of detailed design for Havilland Street and environmental studies

·    Construction of the Fishermans Paradise  pontoon

·    Concrete ramp upgrade to Aney Street

The construction cost of Havilland Street is estimated to cost approximately $2 million but the detailed design will provide an opportunity gain a more accurate estimate, this exludes the cost of the provision of a public amenity. The ability of staging  and reducing the capital cost of the project is limited to providing a reduced number of car and trailer spaces down to 20 instead of 40 at the first stage, this may reduce the project cost by up to $600,000 as it reduces the site works considerably. However concerns have been raised by adjoining residents about the impact on surrounding streets.

Whilst the Havilland Street project is eligible for Better Boating grant fundng and based on feedback is required now, it is a relatively high cost project and is unlikely to be fully funded by a grant. A council contribution is not identified in Council’s current Delivery Program and will need to be considered and reported to council, if the project is a priority in the future submission under Better Boating.

 


 

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SA17.15     Pedestrian Access - Sanctuary Point Public School to Skate Park, Francis Ryan Reserve via Centaur Ave

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/6037

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group 

Section:              Asset Management

 

Attachments:     1. Diagram indicating requested footpath - Centaur Ave, Sanctuary Point

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To report on the feasibility and costs associated with creating safe pedestrian access between the eastern side of Sanctuary Point Public School down Centaur Ave to the skate park adjacent to Francis Ryan Reserve following a Notice of Motion (MIN 16.752).

 

Recommendation

That the report on the feasibility and costs to create a safe pedestrian access between the eastern side of Sanctuary Point Public School down Centaur Ave to the skate park adjacent to Francis Ryan Reserve be received for information.

 

 

Options

1.    Receive the report for information (Recommended)

Implications: A footpath is currently not provided from Sanctuary Point Public School to the Francis Ryan Reserve Skate Park via Centaur Ave.

 

2.    Provide a 1.2m wide concrete footpath 110m in length from Idlewild Ave to the existing shared path in Francis Ryan Reserve (Not recommended)

Implications: There is no budget allocation for the construction of a footpath in Centaur Ave, and due to the location of services including stormwater and telecommunications, kerb and gutter would also be required to facilitate the construction of the footpath.

 

Background

Council resolved at its meeting on 4 October 2016 (Minute MIN16.752):

That the General Manager investigate the feasibility and costs of creating safe pedestrian access between the eastern side of Sanctuary Point Public School down Centaur Avenue to the skate park adjacent to Francis Ryan Reserve and report back to Council.

The proposal for a footpath in Centaur Ave is not currently identified in Council’s adopted Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) strategy.

There is a significant backlog of some $40 million worth of path projects city wide in Council’s PAMP strategy that remain unfunded.

The PAMP prioritises paths based on safety and demand criteria and focuses on prioritising paths that are on much busier streets, where pedestrian volumes and traffic volumes are much higher.

In general the PAMP does not plan to provide paths in very low traffic volume 50kph residential streets, like Centaur Ave. Under NSW Road Rules the roads are for all users to share, motorists and pedestrians alike.

Council staff have inspected the location to determine the feasibility of constructing a 1.2m wide footpath on the northern side of Centaur Ave. Due to the location of existing underground services including stormwater and telecommunications, and the proximity to the school (likelihood of vehicles parking on the path in the absence of kerb and gutter), the construction of a footpath would also require the construction of kerb and gutter along its length.

It is feasible to construct a footpath and kerb and gutter along the northern side of Centaur Ave from Idlewild Ave to the skate park adjacent to Francis Ryan Reserve from a constructability perspective, however, there is no budget allocation, and there are currently higher priorities for paths identified in Council’s PAMP strategy.

On inspection it was noted that there is an existing gate in the school fence which provides direct access to Francis Ryan Reserve immediately north of the skate park. On site it was not clear if this gate was regularly opened by the school for ingress/egress by students. Council staff will further liaise with the school to determine if the gate can be opened to allow access for students for the Public School to the Francis Ryan Reserve skate park.

 

Community Engagement

Community consultation for a footpath along the northern side of Centaur Ave from Idlewild Ave to the skate park adjacent to Francis Ryan Reserve has not been carried out.

 

Financial Implications

The estimated cost to provide a 1.2m wide footpath with driveway crossing and kerb and gutter along the northern side of Centaur Ave from the Idlewild Ave to the existing shared path adjacent to the skate park in Francis Ryan Reserve is over $100,000. The significant costs are related to the location of services, drainage requirements and kerb and gutter, driveway crossings and levelling with fill of uneven ground, this needs to be undertaken prior to constructing the path.

This financial year, Council is constructing a 1.2m wide footpath on the western side of Kingsford Smith Crescent from Paradise Beach Road to Idlewild Avenue. This footpath extension continues from the recently completed path on Idlewild Ave (From Clifton St to Kingsford Smith Crescent) and will connect the existing shared path on Paradise Beach Road to Sanctuary Point Public School

There is currently no funding available for the Centaur Avenue path, another consideration to address the issue could be the location of a more direct access from the school relative to the skate park through a gate.

 


 

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SA17.16     Proposed Leases -  Room 2, Building 3 - 78 St Vincent St, Ulladulla and 35 Holloway Road, Nowra - Australian Unity Home Care Services

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/390968

 

Group:                Assets & Works Group  

Section:              Business & Property

 

Attachments:     1. Plan - Proposed Lease Over Part Lot 1 DP1105058 

2. Plan - Proposed Lease Over Part Lot 2 DP 70844135 

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To seek Council’s endorsement to enter into a lease agreement with Australian Unity Home Care Services for its continued use and occupation of Part of the building at 3/78 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla (Part Lot 1 DP1105058) (refer Attachment 1) and 35 Holloway Road, Nowra (Part Lot 2 DP708441) (refer Attachment 2).

 

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Enter into a lease agreement in accordance with Council’s Occupation of Council Owned and Managed Land Policy (POL12/227) with Australian Unity Home Care Services for the use and occupation of Room 2, Building 3, 78 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla for a term of up to five (5) years at an annual rental of $11,235 plus GST;

2.    Enter into a lease agreement in accordance with Council’s Occupation of Council Owned and Managed Land Policy (POL12/227) with Australian Unity Home Care Services for the use and occupation of 35 Holloway Road, Nowra for a term of up to five (5) years at an annual rental of $20,865 plus GST;

3.    List the subsidies applied of $9,765 plus GST and $18,135 plus GST, as assessed using the Rental Assessment Framework with annual CPI increases as a recognised Donation in Council’s Annual Report each year for the term of the lease agreement;

4.    Authorise the General Manager to finalise the lease terms that may not yet be determined; and

5.    Authorised the General Manager to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

 

Options

1.      To resolve as recommended.

Implications: Endorsement of this recommendation will allow Australian Unity Home Care Services to hold a guaranteed tenure over these properties for a period of up to five (5) years, subject to the lease agreement. The great home care services presently provided to Community will continue in the Nowra and Ulladulla Districts.

 

2.    Not Recommended.  Decline to enter into a lease agreement with Australian Unity Home Care Services and enter into further negotiations.

Implications: Without a lease agreement the rights and responsibilities of each party remain unclear. Australian Unity Home Care Services may be unable to provide its services from the Ulladulla & Nowra Districts.

 

3.    Provide further direction to staff and propose an alternative.

 

Background

Home Care Services have been in occupation of both properties commonly known as Room 2, Building 3 – 78 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla and 35 Holloway Road, Nowra since approximately 2006.

Home Care services was previously a service provided by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services which was outsourced to Australian Unity Home Care Services on 19 February 2016.

Australian Unity Home Care Services provides a wide variety of services to the Shoalhaven area.  These services include but are not limited to domestic assistance, personal care, respite care, meal preparation, transport, shopping, live-in care, home nursing, occupational therapy and home maintenance.

The occupation of Council Owned & Managed Land Policy and the associated Rental Assessment Framework were applied in the negotiation of these lease agreements. 

The current market rent for both sites were determined by an independent valuer as $21,000.00 plus GST per annum for St Vincent St, Ulladulla and $39,000 plus GST for Holloway Road, Nowra.

The activities of the Australian Unity Home Care Services were assessed against the Rental Assessment Framework, taking into account the level of service provided to the community, the contributions by the centre to the costs associated with the maintenance of the facility and other contributing factors and it was determined that the level of subsidy to be applied to the lease agreements would be 50%.

The agreed terms of the lease are as follows:

 

St Vincent St, Ulladulla

Holloway Rd, Nowra

Lessee

Australian Unity Home Care Services

Australian Unity Home Care Services

Premises

The Building, improvements and curtilage on Part Lot 1 DP1105058 at Room 2, Building 3, 78 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla

The Building, improvements and curtilage on Part Lot 2 DP708441 at Park Road, Nowra, commonly known as 35 Holloway Road, Nowra

Term

Up to Five (5) years

Up to Five (5) years

Commencement Date

To be advised

To be advised

Termination Date

To be advised

To be advised

Rent

$21,000.00 plus GST per annum, payable monthly in advance

$39,000.00 plus GST per annum, payable monthly in advance

Application of Rent Assessment Policy

Percentage of rental subsidy = 50%

Percentage of rental subsidy= 50%

Application of Management Fee

3.5% of annual rent ($735.00)

3.5% of annual rent ($1,365.00)

Subsidised Rental (inclusive of Management Fee)

$11,235.00

$20,865.00

Rent Review

Annually to CPI

Annually to CPI

Percentage of Outgoings

Local Authority Rates – 33% of charges for Building No. 3 (if assessed)

Building Insurance Premium – 33% of Charges For Building No. 3

Water and wastewater usage charges – 33%

Security Charges – 33% of charges for Building No. 3

Garbage Charges – 100%

Any other rates/Charges/levies – 33% of Charges for Building No. 3

100% for all outgoings in relation to the property

Permitted Use

Administration of Homecare Services and Associated activities

Administration of Homecare Services and Associated activities

Public Risk Insurance

Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00)

Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00)

 

Community Engagement

This matter is considered to be Local Area/Low Impact issue as detailed in Council’s Community Engagement Policy and Handbook. The proposal to enter into a lease at St Vincent St, Ulladulla was put out on public exhibition in accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act. No submissions or objections were received.

 

Financial Implications

There will be minimal financial implication as Australian Unity Home Care Services will be responsible for all ongoing & reactive maintenance as well as being responsible for outgoings relating to the properties.

The current rent for the subject sites are as follows:

·    St Vincent St, Ulladulla = $15,189.66 plus GST per annum

·    Holloway Road, Nowra = $0.00 per annum

Please note the above rental amounts were negotiated with the previous owner of Home Care Services being Family & Community Services. The rent at St Vincent St, Ulladulla will be decreasing by $3,954.66 per annum however Holloway Road, Nowra rent will be increasing by $20,865.00. In conclusion, Council will improve its financial position by $16,910 per annum.

 

Risk Implications

Failure to endorse the recommendation to enter in to a lease agreement with Australian Unity Home Care Services at St Vincent St, Ulladulla, will result in the broad services provided by Home Care Services potentially being displaced from the Ulladulla and Nowra districts. This will have a major impact on the community and the great services available in the region.

 


 

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SA17.17     Council Policy Review - Ranger Services - Companion Animals, Poultry and Sick Animals

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/158

 

Group:                Planning & Development Services Group  

 

Attachments:     1. Companion Animals Policy

2. Domestic Poultry Abandoned on Public Land

3. Animals - Management of Sick or Injured Animals

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

To consider the re-adoption of existing public policies which deal with the responsibilities of Ranger Services within the Building and Compliance Section.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council adopt the following policies with minor amendments:

1.    Companion Animals – Management of Feral and Infant Cats and Dogs

2.    Domestic Poultry Abandoned on Public Land

3.    Management of Sick or Injured Animals

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation

Implications as follows:

The minor changes made to the policies will assist in policy implementation

2.    Not adopt the recommendation and give further instruction to staff.

 

Background

The Building and Compliance Section (Ranger Services Unit) policies listed below have been reviewed and amendments have been made as follows:

·    POL16/232 - Companion Animals – Management of Feral and Infant Cats and Dogs (Attachment 1) – this policy was adopted by Council in 2016 and only some minor wording changes have been made.

·    POL16/238 - Domestic Poultry Abandoned on Public Land (Attachment 2) – a change has been made to reflect the notion that it is not acceptable to dump live poultry and they will be removed periodically by Ranger Services.  As they are domestic animals they need care and monitoring so it is not best practice in animal welfare to leave them unattended in public places.

·    POL16/225 - Management of Sick or Injured Animals (Attachment 3) – The policy has been streamlined to eliminate repetition and remove operational information not relevant to the public.  The aim of the policy remains the same.

 


 

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SA17.18     Saltmarsh re-establishment around waterways

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/389526

 

Group:                Planning & Development Services Group 

Section:              Environmental Services

 

Attachments:     1. Saltmarsh-Fact sheet (under separate cover)

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

As per the resolution of Council from the 22nd of November 2016, the purpose of the report is to provide greater clarification from the NSW Department of Fisheries regarding the re-establishment of saltmarshes around our waterways.

Based on information obtained from Fisheries the report addresses the items following;

1. What survey work is undertaken to accurately map the area?

2. What is the role of the astronomical water-mark or the mean high-tide water-mark?

3. How can the invasion of the saltmarsh by pines, grasses or other exotics be arrested?

 

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council receive the report on the re-establishment of saltmarsh around waterways for information.

 

 

Options

1.    That Council receive the report for information.

Implications: This information from fisheries provides more background to the management of saltmarsh areas.

 

2.    Provide staff with an alternative direction.  

 

Background

This information provides more background to the management of salt marsh. Areas such as James Crescent foreshore reserve where the salt marsh protection at Kings Point has a grant funded project which is currently on hold, whilst Council undertakes further consultation with the adjacent property owners. In that location DPI Fisheries staff are to survey the reserve to determine the extent of saltmarsh vegetation present and advise Council on the number of square metres to be protected to satisfy legislative requirements.

The advice below relates to the resolution of Council from November 2016.

 

What is Saltmarsh Vegetation?

Coastal saltmarsh (also referred to as saltmarsh) is an intertidal community of plants, such as sedges, rushes, reeds, grasses, succulent herbs and low shrubs that can tolerate high soil salinity and occasional inundation with salt water. The term ‘saltmarsh’ is used to describe individual plants, groups of plants and the general estuarine habitat dominated by these plants. Saltmarsh occupies the high tide zone on sheltered soft substrate foreshores of coastal lakes and estuaries, often occurring behind mangroves (Figure 1). It is usually only intermittently inundated by medium to high tides. Saltmarsh plants are adapted to hypersaline conditions which most other vegetation cannot tolerate.

Saltmarsh areas are characterised by low vegetation interspersed with bare patches or salt pans (although these are not common in New South Wales). Distribution of coastal saltmarsh is influenced by the combination of elevation, salinity and frequency of inundation. Coastal saltmarsh can range from narrow fringes of one or two species of plants on steeper shorelines to almost flat expanses of multiple species extending hundreds of metres in width. Saltmarsh can also occur along estuary foreshores many kilometres inland from the sea entrance. Saltmarsh communities can be dominated by a single plant species or occur as a mosaic with the biodiversity of plant species increasing in higher elevation areas which are less frequently inundated.

 

What survey is undertaken to accurately map the area?

The only reliable survey that can establish if a vegetation community is saltmarsh is a botanical survey to access what species occurs. NSW DPI Fisheries has identified 10 key saltmarsh plant species that require one or more of these plant species to be present in order to be listed as marine vegetation under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and avail protection. These 10 key plant species are as follows:

·    Selliera radicans - Swamp Weed

·    Baumea juncea - Bare Twig Rush

·    Samolus repens - Creeping Brookweed

·    Ficinia nodosa - Knobby Club-rush

·    Zoysia macrantha - Prickly Couch

·    Sarcocornia quinqueflora - Samphire, Glasswort

·    Sporobolus virginicus - Saltwater Couch

·    Suaeda australis - Seablite

·    Juncus kraussii - Sea Rush

·    Triglochin striata - Streaked Arrowgrass

NSW DPI Fisheries have undertaken a spatial analysis of estuarine habitats using aerial photographing as part of the Comprehensive Coastal Assessment (CCA) project. These maps do capture smaller areas of saltmarsh vegetation and require ground truthing to accurately determine absence/presence of saltmarsh vegetation.

 

What is the role of the astronomical water-mark or the mean high-tide water-mark?

There are two distinct types of saltmarsh vegetation types in relation to tidal inundation levels and these are determined by the amount a salinity and how regularly they are inundated by tidal saline water, they are as follows:

 

Low Saltmarsh - usually inundated regularly by high tides and has a mixture of vegetation types that are adapted to regular tidal inundation which may not necessarily be daily occurrence however tidal inundation is regular. Low saltmarsh is usually situated directly behind mangroves and low saltmarsh plants often occur side by side next to Grey Mangroves. Geoff Sainty has identified 14 species that commonly occur in the low saltmarsh zone.

 

High Saltmarsh - The high saltmarsh zone generally occurs in the tidal zone of estuaries that receive moderately regular tides, or rarely receive tidal flooding. The high saltmarsh species would normally only be inundated during the highest astronomical tides (HAT) see figure below. Geoff Sainty has identified 69 species that may occur in this saltmarsh zone.

 

Figure 1: Saltmarsh location relative to tides

 

How can the invasion of the saltmarsh by pines, grasses or other exotics be arrested?

Invasive exotic vegetation poses a threat to saltmarsh vegetation, most exotic invasive vegetation that threatens saltmarsh on the NSW South Coast is plants that have some saline tolerance with the worst weed species being Juncus acutus (Spiny Rush) which has the ability to invade lower and upper saltmarsh zone. Other problematic exotic species that can displace saltmarsh include:

·    Stenotaphrum secundatum - Buffalo Grass

·    Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp rotundata - Bitou Bush

·    Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp. monilifera - Boneseed

·    Hydrocotyle bonariensis - Pennywort

·    Alternanthera philoxeroides - Alligator Weed

·    Ipomoea cairica - Coastal Morning Glory

·    Cynodon dactylon - Common Couch

Control of these weeds in saltmarsh vegetation depends on the site, local conditions and the abundance and density of the weed infestation, controls that have been used by Council include chemical control with registered herbicides, manual removal and inundation.

Attached for further information includes the NSW DPI fact sheet – Coastal Saltmarsh.

 

Community Engagement

Community members continue to be interested in the management options around the foreshore.

 

Policy Implications

Possible implications under the Shoalhaven Foreshore Reserves Policy

 

Financial Implications

There are penalties for harming saltmarsh without a permit. There are also incentive grants available for landholder/managers for the rehabilitation of saltmarsh.

 

Risk Implications

There are risk implications to Council as a land owner/manager under Part 7 of the NSW Fisheries Management Act if the Council allows continual damage to saltmarsh vegetation from activities such as vehicles, mowing and dumping of rubbish in saltmarsh areas.

  


 

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SA17.19     Review of Shoalhaven Water Group Policies

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/405713

 

Group:                Shoalhaven Water Group 

Section:              Water Customer & Business Services

 

Attachments:     1. Payment Assistance Scheme Water Accounts

2. Rainwater Tank Rebate Policy

3. Water Sewer and Trade Waste Usage Charges Undetected Leak 

 

    

 

Purpose / Summary

 

All Public and Local Approval Policies are to be submitted to Council within 12 months of the election of Council.  The three Public Policies proposed for reaffirmation represent “Round 1” of this requirement in respect of the Shoalhaven Water Group responsibilities. 

 

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1.    Reaffirm the following policies with minor changes:

a.    POL16/86 – Payment Assistance Scheme Water Accounts

b.    POL16/87 – Rainwater Tank Rebate Policy

c.    POL16/93 – Water, Sewer and Trade Waste Usage charges – Undetected Leak Policy

 

 

Options

1.    Adopt the recommendation as written.

Implications: Minor changes will assist for currency. Specific details of changes are outlined further below.

 

2.    Not adopt the recommendation.

Implications: Council can request further details, seek further community input or make other changes.

 

Background

Minor tracked changes have been made to the following policies and as shown on the attachments. 

·    POL16/86 Payment Assistance Scheme Water Accounts

This policy was last adopted in 2012 and changes have been made to reflect current hardship issues faced by customers and to enable tenants to more easily gain access to the financial assistance provided by this scheme.

 

·    POL 16/87 Rainwater Tank Rebate Policy

This policy was last adopted in 2013 and it contained Appendixes that were effectively procedures and processing documentation.  These have now been removed to negate the duplication of information and a single policy document has been created.  The terms and conditions of the policy have been retained unaffected but minor changes have been made to reflect current practices. 

·    POL 16/93 Water, Sewer and Trade Waste Usage charges – Undetected Leak Policy

This policy was last adopted in 2012 and changes have been made to reflect trends. A minimum amount of $200 has been inserted as part of the complying claim conditions. This action is to protect low water users and/or small dollar value claimants that later experience a further but more significant undetected water leak.  Such customers are unable to make a further claim under the policy due to the once off rebate provisions.  Whilst the once off rebate provision is a key element of the policy and should remain, applying a minimum amount of $200 will remove the risk of customers making a claim prematurely.  Experience has shown that internal plumbing failures often recur and in short time spans.  

 

In cases where an undetected water leak results in a usage charge less than the minimum amount proposed above and hardship is being experienced, the Payment Assistance Scheme provisions can be utilised more effectively to provide direct financial relief.  

 

Community Engagement

There is no statutory requirement to publicly exhibit any of the policies contained in this report. Council may choose to do so should they consider any changes of significance.


 

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SA17.20     Payment of Dividend from Shoalhaven Water 2015-16

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/398065

 

Group:                Shoalhaven Water Group 

Section:              Water Customer & Business Services

 

Attachments:     1. Table 1 - Required Outcomes for Best Practice Criteria

2. Audit Report Best Practice Management Water Supply & Sewerage Services

3. Notes to Special Purpose Financial Statements

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

The purpose of this report is to enable Council to pay a dividend from the water and sewer funds to the general fund.  The intention to pay a dividend for the 2015-16 financial year was forecast within Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan.  It was also forecast that no dividend would be paid from the sewer fund for 3 years after the 2015-16 payment due to the significant capital expenditure commitments.

 

Any dividend payable is subject to continued compliance with the NSW Government Best Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage guidelines. The dividend amount is also capped under these guidelines and requirements of OLG.This report is submitted as required by those guidelines and on the basis that Council seeks to pay a dividend.  

 

 

Recommendation

That Council determines that “substantial compliance” of the criteria in the Best Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines has been achieved and a dividend will be paid from the water fund and the sewer fund to the general fund for the 2015/2016 budget year.

 

 

Options

1.    Council could choose not to pay a dividend from the water and/or the sewer fund.

Implications: The amount equal to the dividend would remain in the relevant fund reserve and budget revenue forecast in the general fund would need adjustment.

 

2.    Council could choose to pay an amount which is less than the full dividend.

Implications: As per above for the amount not paid.

 

 

Background

If a dividend is to be taken from the water and sewer funds, Council must provide an independent audit report and resolve in a Council meeting open to the public that it has achieved “substantial compliance” with each criterion of the Best Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines – August 2007.

 

This report outlines those matters relating to the independent audit of the Best Practice Management Guidelines and provides a resolution that it has achieved “substantial compliance” for a dividend to be taken.

Since Council resolved at its meeting of 1 September 2003 to adopt the Best Practice Management Guidelines, substantial compliance has been achieved each year to enable a dividend to be paid as applicable.  If Council intends to again pay a dividend for 2015/16, the Shoalhaven Water business will have paid $33,237,647 in Dividends and Tax Equivalents from the water and sewer funds since 2003.

There is six criteria as shown in the attached information (Attachment 1) for compliance with Best Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage Guidelines. The criteria are supported by a large number of checklists as a “road map” to address the issues to achieve compliance.

An audit was undertaken by the NSW Government Public Works Advisory which was completed in December 2016. The audit concluded that:

“Based on the findings of our audit, we conclude that Shoalhaven Water has demonstrated  ‘substantial compliance’ with Best Practice Management of Water Supply and Sewerage in line with the DPI Water Guidelines as applicable for year ended 30th June 2016.”

A summary of the full audit findings are contained in the Attachment 2.

 

Community Engagement

By implementing and undertaking independent audit of the requirements of the Best Practice Management Guidelines, Council demonstrates that it has effective and sustainable water supply and sewerage businesses and will comply with National Competition Policy and the National Water Initiative.  Compliance with the guidelines is also consistent with an outcome within the key result area of the adopted Community Service Plan to achieve sustainable  services and programs related to water supply and sewerage services.  

 

Financial Implications

Circular 16-16 from the Office of Local Government provided the final reporting requirements for the preparation of the 2016 financial statements including the Special Purpose Financial Statements. These requirements state that the dividend from either of the water and sewer funds must not exceed 50% of the operating surplus in any one year, or the number of water supply and sewerage assessments multiplies by $30. In both the water and sewer funds the cap of $30 per assessment is the maximum dividend payable.

A copy of the calculation within the Annual Financial Statement – 30 June 2016 with a full dividend being taken in the amount of $1,450,390 plus Tax Equivalents of $98,000 for the Water Fund and $1,351,215 plus Tax Equivalents of $150,135 for the Sewer Fund is contained in Attachment 3.

It should be noted that the Best Practice Management Guidelines state that Local Government Water Utilities facing major capital expenditure for new and/or replacement infrastructure should defer paying a “significant” dividend from their surplus. Such capital expenditure in any financial year is defined as that which exceeds 3% of the current replacement cost. The current replacement cost of Council’s water and sewer assets is approximately $637m and $715m respectively.  The capital works expenditure threshold was not exceeded in the water and sewer funds for 2015/16. However, the sewer fund is facing significant capital expenditure with the Reclaimed Water Management Scheme and forecast expenditure this financial year (2016/17) is expected to be 11.6% of the current replacement cost, and is programmed to exceed the 3% threshold for at least 3 years. Dividend payments from the sewer fund for 3 years have therefore been excluded from General Fund financial models. Council could choose not to pay a divididend from the sewer fund for the 2015/16 financial year, despite the trigger limit not being exceeded, due to the magnitude of the upcoming budget.  


 

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SA17.21     Acquisition of Crown Land at Burrill Lake - Pump Station site

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/403181

 

Group:                Shoalhaven Water Group 

Section:              Water Asset Planning & Development

 

Attachments:     1. Plan for land acquisition at Burrill Lake - Sewer Pump Station

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

This report is submitted to seek Council approval to acquire proposed Lots 2 and 3 in draft survey plan marked ‘Attachment 1’ being part of Crown land Lots 2 and 3 DP1205656 at Dolphin Point Road, Burrill Lake and to grant an Easement for Overhead Power Lines 9 wide in favour of Endeavour Energy. The land and grant of easement are required for an existing sewer pump station.

 

Recommendation

That

1.    Council resolve to compulsorily acquire part of Crown land Lots 2 and 3 DP1205656, being proposed Lots 2 and 3 as shown by hatching on draft survey plan marked ‘Attachment 1’.

2.    Council pay compensation as determined by the Valuer General and ancillary costs for the acquisition from Council’s Sewer Fund, in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

3.    The necessary application be made to the Minister for Local Government and the Governor for approval to the acquisition under the Local Government Act 1993.

4.    Council grant an Easement for Overhead Power Lines 9 wide in favour of Endeavour Energy over part of proposed Lot 3 and deliniated (A) on the plan marked ‘Attachment 1’.

5.    The land to be acquired be classified as Operational land in accordance with Section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993

6.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed and the General Manager is authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution

 

 

 

Options

1.  Resolve as recommended.

 

Implication: The acquisition is required to formalise the existing sewer pump station.

 

2.  Not resolve as recommended and provide further directions to staff.

 

Background

Shoalhaven Water undertook works in 2009 to augment the Burrill Lake Sewerage Scheme, including the construction of a sewerage pumping station at Dolphin Point Road, Burrill Lake.

Council resolved to acquire Crown land for the pump station and grant the power line easement by Minute 11.301.

However, the matter was delayed by an RMS acquisition of part of the Crown land for road works associated with the new bridge over Burrill Lake. The RMS acquisition has been finalised and the Crown land affected by the pump station now comprises Lots 2 and 3 DP1205656.

The Department of Industry (Lands) has provided consent for Council to acquire a reduced area, now shown as proposed Lots 2 and 3 on Attachment 1.  That land is to be compulsorily acquired under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991. The acquisition can proceed upon registration of the draft survey plan.

An Easement for Overhead Power Lines 9 metres wide is also to be granted in favour of Endeavour Energy. The easement is for the supply of power to the site from Dolphin Point Road. It can be granted upon completion of acquisition of the land.

 

Financial Implications

The compensation and reasonable costs associated with the acquisition are to be funded from Council’s Sewer Fund.

 

Risk Implications

Acquisition of the land and grant of the easement are necessary to secure Shoalhaven Water’s legal access for the supply of essential public infrastructure. The proposed action is administrative and has no environmental impact.

 

 


 

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SA17.22     Create and replace Right of Way on Council land at Shoalhaven Heads

 

HPERM Ref:      D16/403713

 

Group:                Shoalhaven Water Group 

Section:              Water Asset Planning & Development

 

Attachments:     1. Right of Way at Shoalhaven Heads

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

This report is submitted to seek Council approval to extinguish an existing Right of Carriageway variable width over Lots 83 & 84 DP823256 Matthews Street Shoalhaven Heads and create a new Right of Way over those lots as shown on sketch plan marked Attachment 1.

 

 

Recommendation

That Council resolve to:

1.    Extinguish an easement for Right of Carriageway variable width over Council land Lots 83 and 84 DP823256, as shown by hatching on copy of plan marked ‘Attachment 1’.

2.    Create a replacement easement for Right of Way variable width over Council land Lots 83 and 84 DP823256, as shown on copy of plan marked ‘Attachment 1’.

3.    Costs associated with the transactions to be met from Council’s Sewer Fund. No payment of compensation is to apply to either transaction.

4.    The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed.

 

 

Options

1.    Resolve as recommended. The transactions are required to resolve a conflict of access over a sewer pumping station.

2.    Not resolve as recommended and provide further directions to staff.

 

Background

An existing Right of Carriageway (ROW) over Lots 83 and 84 DP823256 provides legal vehicular access to garages at the rear of adjoining property owned by M & J Nellestein, Lot 2 DP245762, No. 63 River Road. The location of the ROW is across a sewer pumping station on Lot 83. The current physical access from Matthews Street to the garages is to the west of the pumping station, generally at the location of the proposed new Right of Way.

The ROW existed at the time Lots 83 & 84 were acquired from the Crown for Shoalhaven Water sewer purposes. It was originally intended to vary the location of structures on the site, but this has not occurred and Shoalhaven Water Operations have advised that it is not proposed in the future.

Consequently, a replacement Right of Way is required to provide a satisfactory legal access clear of the pumping station. Any vehicle traffic along the current legal access would cause substantial damage to the structures.

Site meetings have been held with the adjoining landowner and senior officers of Shoalhaven Water Operations.  The new Right of Way shown on Attachment 1 has been agreed by both parties. It is proposed that the existing easement will be extinguished and the new easement created by simultaneous registration of separate Transfers at $nil consideration. 

 

Financial Implications

The reasonable costs associated with the transactions are to be funded from Council’s Sewer Fund. No compensation is to be paid or received for either easement.

 

Risk Implications

Creation of the replacement easement is necessary to avoid damage to Shoalhaven Water’s essential public infrastructure. The proposed action is administrative and has no environmental impact.

 


 

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SA17.23     Shoalhaven Water Reclamation Annual Report 2015 / 16

 

HPERM Ref:      D17/988

 

Group:                Shoalhaven Water Group  

Section:              Shoalwater Operations & Maintenance

 

Attachments:     1. Shoalhaven Water Reclamation Annual Report 2015 - 2016 (under separate cover)

  

    

 

Purpose / Summary

As part of the consent conditions for the Northern Reclaimed Water Management Scheme (known as REMS1A), and the subsequent Operations Environment Management Plan, annual reporting of the Scheme’s performance is required.  Further, an undertaking was made to the community that Council would monitor and report to it on health and environmental aspects of the Scheme.  Since the inception of REMS1A in 2001, the Annual Report has been expanded to include reclaimed water use and biosolids management from each of Council’s sewerage schemes.

 

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That in accordance with the Committee’s delegated authority from Council, that the Shoalhaven Water Reclamation annual report 2015/16 be accepted and noted.

 

 

Options

1.    As recommended.

Implications: The Annual Report is circulated to various interested parties as well as being made available on the website

2.    The Committee could request further information on the schemes

Implications: Further advice from staff could be provided

 

Background

The Annual Report incorporating all reclaimed water management with performance highlights has been prepared (see attachment).

In summary:

·    Shoalhaven City Council is involved in water reclamation schemes at most of its thirteen wastewater treatment plants involving re-use on 31 properties.

·    The largest scheme is the Northern Shoalhaven Reclaimed Water Management Scheme (REMS) involving four wastewater treatment plants and re-use on 23 properties.

·    During 2015/16 approximately 1,450ML of reclaimed water was beneficially re-used from all schemes in the Shoalhaven, 17% of all reclaimed water produced.

·    The REMS Stage 1A entered its fifteenth year of operation with 38% of scheme output beneficially re-used with the surplus released to Penguin Head.  This percentage is well below the long-term average rate of re-use for the scheme due to the higher than average rainfall received.

·    There was approximately 300ML of the REMS water recycled for dairy yard wash in 2015/16, replacing previous usage of potable water for this purpose.

·    Each of the water reclamation schemes met its water quality targets with respect to disinfection of reclaimed water.

·    Approximately 5,220 tonnes of processed, dewatered biosolids were applied to farmland during 2015/16 in accordance with NSW Government environmental guidelines.

·    Environmental monitoring undertaken as part of the REMS and the Shoalhaven Heads, Ulladulla and Conjola sewerage schemes found no significant adverse outcomes.

·    Tenders were received, and a contract awarded, to construct REMS Stage 1B including the upgrade of Nowra and Bomaderry wastewater treatment plants and their integration into the REMS distribution system.

The 2015/16 Water Reclamation Annual Report highlights Council’s commitment to the promotion of the beneficial reuse of treated wastewater (reclaimed water) and the solids removed during the treatment process (biosolids).  The REMS scheme, together with Council’s other reuse schemes, can promote sustainable development by:-

‒    Protecting the environment

‒    Reducing the demand for potable water supplies

‒    Promoting local economic development

‒    Directly involving the community in water conservation

For each reclamation project, Council has established procedures to ensure the water recycling activity complies with NSW and Commonwealth guidelines.

The annual report meets the requirements of the environmental monitoring plan for Council’s reuse schemes.

 

Community Engagement

The Annual Report is circulated to various interested parties as well as being made available on the website.

As has been recently reported to Council, the next stage of REMS 1B is under construction. The past, present and future commitment of Shoalhaven Council to the scheme is an excellent example of Council’s leadership in this field.  Engagement with key stakeholders as well as the broader community is an ongoing part of the REMS 1B project.    


 

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Local Government Amendment (governance & planning) act 2016

Chapter 3, Section 8A  Guiding principles for councils

(1)       Exercise of functions generally

The following general principles apply to the exercise of functions by councils:

(a)     Councils should provide strong and effective representation, leadership, planning and decision-making.

(b)     Councils should carry out functions in a way that provides the best possible value for residents and ratepayers.

(c)     Councils should plan strategically, using the integrated planning and reporting framework, for the provision of effective and efficient services and regulation to meet the diverse needs of the local community.

(d)     Councils should apply the integrated planning and reporting framework in carrying out their functions so as to achieve desired outcomes and continuous improvements.

(e)     Councils should work co-operatively with other councils and the State government to achieve desired outcomes for the local community.

(f)      Councils should manage lands and other assets so that current and future local community needs can be met in an affordable way.

(g)     Councils should work with others to secure appropriate services for local community needs.

(h)     Councils should act fairly, ethically and without bias in the interests of the local community.

(i)      Councils should be responsible employers and provide a consultative and supportive working environment for staff.

(2)     Decision-making

The following principles apply to decision-making by councils (subject to any other applicable law):

(a)     Councils should recognise diverse local community needs and interests.

(b)     Councils should consider social justice principles.

(c)     Councils should consider the long term and cumulative effects of actions on future generations.

(d)     Councils should consider the principles of ecologically sustainable development.

(e)     Council decision-making should be transparent and decision-makers are to be accountable for decisions and omissions.

(3)     Community participation

Councils should actively engage with their local communities, through the use of the integrated planning and reporting framework and other measures.

 

Chapter 3, Section 8B  Principles of sound financial management

The following principles of sound financial management apply to councils:

(a)   Council spending should be responsible and sustainable, aligning general revenue and expenses.

(b)   Councils should invest in responsible and sustainable infrastructure for the benefit of the local community.

(c)   Councils should have effective financial and asset management, including sound policies and processes for the following:

(i)      performance management and reporting,

(ii)      asset maintenance and enhancement,

(iii)     funding decisions,

(iv)    risk management practices.

(d)   Councils should have regard to achieving intergenerational equity, including ensuring the following:

(i)      policy decisions are made after considering their financial effects on future generations,

(ii)     the current generation funds the cost of its services

 

 

Chapter 3, 8C  Integrated planning and reporting principles that apply to councils

The following principles for strategic planning apply to the development of the integrated planning and reporting framework by councils:

(a)   Councils should identify and prioritise key local community needs and aspirations and consider regional priorities.

(b)   Councils should identify strategic goals to meet those needs and aspirations.

(c)   Councils should develop activities, and prioritise actions, to work towards the strategic goals.

(d)   Councils should ensure that the strategic goals and activities to work towards them may be achieved within council resources.

(e)   Councils should regularly review and evaluate progress towards achieving strategic goals.

(f)   Councils should maintain an integrated approach to planning, delivering, monitoring and reporting on strategic goals.

(g)   Councils should collaborate with others to maximise achievement of strategic goals.

(h)   Councils should manage risks to the local community or area or to the council effectively and proactively.

(i)    Councils should make appropriate evidence-based adaptations to meet changing needs and circumstances.